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Chase Hill Brook — Streams 10.8 Miles N of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Puzzle Mountain Quadrangle · GNIS 563879
Within Oxford County, Maine, on the USGS Puzzle Mountain quadrangle, the stream known as Chase Hill Brook sits 10.8 miles north of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Oxford County, Maine, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Chase Hill Brook as a stream on the Puzzle Mountain topographic quadrangle (FIPS 23/017), under Feature ID 563879. Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 04/02/2019.
Coordinates & physical setting
Chase Hill Brook sits at 44.55897° N, 70.82639° W (DMS 44°33′32″ N, 70°49′35″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.56692° N, 70.78911° W (DMS 44°34′01″ N, 70°47′21″ 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 Chase Hill Brook itself. The ones closest to Chase Hill Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Branch Brook | Puzzle Mountain | 1.4 mi |
| Wight Brook | Puzzle Mountain | 2.3 mi |
| Great Brook | Puzzle Mountain | 2.6 mi |
| Paine Brook | Old Speck Mountain | 3.6 mi |
| Morse Brook | Old Speck Mountain | 3.8 mi |
| Simons Brook | Bethel | 4.6 mi |
| Eames Brook | Gilead | 5.2 mi |
| Gardner Brook | East Andover | 5.2 mi |
| Sargent Brook | Old Speck Mountain | 5.3 mi |
| Stony Brook | Bethel | 5.4 mi |
Features on the USGS Puzzle Mountain Quadrangle
The Puzzle Mountain 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 15 catalogued natural features alongside Chase Hill Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Branch Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Dresser Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2 mi |
| Puzzle Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| Long Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.3 mi |
| Wight Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.3 mi |
| Great Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.6 mi |
| Little Puzzle Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.7 mi |
| Bald Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.9 mi |
| Lightning Ledge | Benches | Oxford County, ME | 3.2 mi |
| Plumbago Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 3.8 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing N out of Bethel for 10.8 miles (north) and you reach Chase Hill Brook; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 19 minutes.
Best time to visit
Best observed in late spring and early summer when flow is strong and banks are visible. At this latitude (44.559°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 10.8 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at Chase Hill Brook track the nearby Branch Brook stream (1.4 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Chase Hill Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Branch Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Dresser Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2 mi |
| Puzzle Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| Long Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.3 mi |
| Wight Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.3 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Chase Hill Brook located?
Chase Hill Brook is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 10.8 miles north of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Puzzle Mountain topographic quadrangle.
How far is Chase Hill Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 19 minutes, 10.8 miles north (bearing N) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Chase Hill Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Chase Hill Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 563879 on the Puzzle Mountain quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Chase Hill 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.