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Cedar Brook — Streams 18.8 Miles NNW of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS B Pond Quadrangle · GNIS 563713
Catalogued on the USGS B Pond quadrangle in Oxford County, Maine, Cedar Brook — a stream — lies 18.8 miles north-northwest of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “river in Oxford County, Maine, United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 563713, Cedar Brook is recorded as a stream on the USGS B Pond quadrangle in Oxford County, Maine (FIPS 23/017). Catalogued in GNIS since 09/30/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Cedar Brook sits at 44.64922° N, 70.95674° W (DMS 44°38′57″ N, 70°57′24″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.66089° N, 71.01841° W (DMS 44°39′39″ N, 71°01′06″ W) — useful for anglers and paddlers tracing the upstream end.
Other streams in Oxford County, Maine
Oxford County, ME contains 296 streams catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Cedar Brook itself. The ones closest to Cedar Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Whitecap Brook | B Pond | 0.4 mi |
| Black Brook | B Pond | 1.1 mi |
| Lou Ann Brook | B Pond | 3.6 mi |
| Campbell Brook | B Pond | 4.5 mi |
| Frye Brook | Andover | 5 mi |
| Swift Cambridge River | B Pond | 5.1 mi |
| Greenwood Brook | B Pond | 5.1 mi |
| Dead Cambridge River | Umbagog Lake South | 5.3 mi |
| Burroughs Brook | Andover | 5.5 mi |
| Red Brook | B Pond | 5.7 mi |
Features on the USGS B Pond Quadrangle
The B Pond 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 20 catalogued natural features alongside Cedar Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whitecap Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Black Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| North Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Deer Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| East B Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2 mi |
| Dunn Notch | Gaps | Oxford County, ME | 2 mi |
| Surplus Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.8 mi |
| Dunn Falls | Waterfalls | Oxford County, ME | 3 mi |
| Rabbit Knoll | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 3.1 mi |
| Spruce Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 3.2 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 32-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Cedar Brook — 18.8 miles north-northwest as the crow flies, on compass bearing NNW.
Best time to visit
Best observed in late spring and early summer when flow is strong and banks are visible. At this latitude (44.649°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 18.8 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at Cedar Brook track the nearby Whitecap Brook stream (0.4 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Cedar Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whitecap Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Black Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| North Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Deer Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| East B Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Cedar Brook located?
Cedar Brook is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 18.8 miles north-northwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS B Pond topographic quadrangle.
How far is Cedar Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 32 minutes, 18.8 miles north-northwest (bearing NNW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Cedar Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Cedar Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 563713 on the B Pond quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Cedar Brook?
Best observed in late spring and early summer when flow is strong and banks are visible.
How many other streams are in Oxford County, Maine?
GNIS lists 295 other streams in Oxford County, Maine.
Wikidata: Q34697910.