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Chapman Brook — Streams 5.3 Miles W of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Gilead Quadrangle · GNIS 580978
Catalogued on the USGS Gilead quadrangle in Oxford County, Maine, Chapman Brook — a stream — lies 5.3 miles west of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 580978, Chapman Brook is recorded as a stream on the USGS Gilead quadrangle in Oxford County, Maine (FIPS 23/017). Catalogued in GNIS since 09/30/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Chapman Brook sits at 44.40895° N, 70.89618° W (DMS 44°24′32″ N, 70°53′46″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.44167° N, 70.91139° W (DMS 44°26′30″ N, 70°54′41″ 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 Chapman Brook itself. The ones closest to Chapman Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Pleasant River | Gilead | 1.1 mi |
| Whites Brook | Gilead | 1.4 mi |
| Bog Brook | Gilead | 1.7 mi |
| Wheeler Brook | Gilead | 1.9 mi |
| Lanes Brook | Bethel | 2.7 mi |
| Chapman Brook | Bethel | 3.2 mi |
| West Branch Pleasant River | East Stoneham | 3.8 mi |
| East Branch Pleasant River | East Stoneham | 4.1 mi |
| Gammon Brook | Gilead | 4.3 mi |
| Twitchell Brook | Gilead | 4.7 mi |
Features on the USGS Gilead Quadrangle
The Gilead 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 31 catalogued natural features alongside Chapman Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peaked Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Pleasant River | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Whites Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Bog Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Philbrook Island | Islands | Oxford County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Wheeler Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Tumbledown Dick Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.3 mi |
| Little Bear Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.3 mi |
| Pine Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.3 mi |
| Wheeler Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.8 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 9-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Chapman Brook — 5.3 miles west as the crow flies, on compass bearing W.
Best time to visit
Best observed in late spring and early summer when flow is strong and banks are visible. At this latitude (44.409°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. The 5.3-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 Chapman Brook track the nearby Peaked Hill summit (0.4 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Chapman Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peaked Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Pleasant River | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Whites Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Bog Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Philbrook Island | Islands | Oxford County, ME | 1.8 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Chapman Brook located?
Chapman Brook is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 5.3 miles west of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Gilead topographic quadrangle.
How far is Chapman Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 9 minutes, 5.3 miles west (bearing W) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Chapman Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Chapman Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 580978 on the Gilead quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Chapman 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.