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Chandler Brook — Streams 2.0 Miles ENE of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Bethel Quadrangle · GNIS 580977
2.0 miles east-northeast of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Bethel topographic quadrangle, Chandler Brook is a stream recorded in Oxford County, Maine by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Bethel 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Chandler Brook in Oxford County, Maine (FIPS 23/017), classified as a stream in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 580977). Catalogued in GNIS since 09/30/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Chandler Brook sits at 44.41701° N, 70.75174° W (DMS 44°25′01″ N, 70°45′06″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.45090° N, 70.74257° W (DMS 44°27′03″ N, 70°44′33″ 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 Chandler Brook itself. The ones closest to Chandler Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Kendall Brook | Bethel | 1.5 mi |
| Alder River | Bethel | 1.7 mi |
| Beaver Brook | Bryant Pond | 1.8 mi |
| Mill Brook | Bethel | 2.4 mi |
| Twitchell Brook | Bethel | 2.5 mi |
| Sunday River | Bethel | 3.6 mi |
| McCrillian Brook | Bryant Pond | 3.6 mi |
| Chapman Brook | Bethel | 4 mi |
| Lanes Brook | Bethel | 4.5 mi |
| Wild Brook | East Stoneham | 4.6 mi |
Features on the USGS Bethel Quadrangle
The Bethel 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 24 catalogued natural features alongside Chandler Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kendall Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Alder River | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Hastings Island | Islands | Oxford County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Paradise Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.2 mi |
| Mill Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.4 mi |
| Farwell Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.4 mi |
| Twitchell Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.5 mi |
| Bond Island | Islands | Oxford County, ME | 2.8 mi |
| Pine Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.8 mi |
| Swan Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 3.1 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 2.0 miles east-northeast (bearing ENE) of Chandler Brook. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 3 minutes — comfortably inside a half-day outing window after breakfast.
Best time to visit
Best observed in late spring and early summer when flow is strong and banks are visible. At this latitude (44.417°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. The 2.0-mile drive from Chapman Inn makes it practical for a half-day outing — you can check conditions in the morning and still turn back if the weather closes in. Conditions at Chandler Brook track the nearby Kendall Brook stream (1.5 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Chandler Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kendall Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Walkers Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Alder River | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Beaver Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Hastings Island | Islands | Oxford County, ME | 1.8 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Chandler Brook located?
Chandler Brook is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 2.0 miles east-northeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Bethel topographic quadrangle.
How far is Chandler Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 3 minutes, 2.0 miles east-northeast (bearing ENE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Chandler Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Chandler Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 580977 on the Bethel quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Chandler 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.