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Clearwater Brook — Streams 23.3 Miles N of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Andover Quadrangle · GNIS 564079
Catalogued on the USGS Andover quadrangle in Oxford County, Maine, Clearwater Brook — a stream — lies 23.3 miles north 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 564079, Clearwater Brook is recorded as a stream on the USGS Andover quadrangle in Oxford County, Maine (FIPS 23/017). Catalogued in GNIS since 09/30/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Clearwater Brook sits at 44.74089° N, 70.81202° W (DMS 44°44′27″ N, 70°48′43″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.75450° N, 70.77868° W (DMS 44°45′16″ N, 70°46′43″ 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 Clearwater Brook itself. The ones closest to Clearwater Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Birch Brook | Andover | 0 mi |
| Bailey Brook | Metallak Mountain | 3 mi |
| Icicle Brook | Metallak Mountain | 4 mi |
| West Fork Beaver Brook | Ellis Pond | 4 mi |
| Mountain Brook | B Pond | 4.2 mi |
| Lost Brook | B Pond | 4.5 mi |
| Moody Brook | Andover | 4.6 mi |
| Red Brook | B Pond | 4.7 mi |
| Blackcat Brook | Middle Dam | 4.9 mi |
| Greenwood Brook | B Pond | 5.6 mi |
Features on the USGS Andover Quadrangle
The Andover 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 22 catalogued natural features alongside Clearwater Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Birch Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0 mi |
| Sawyer Notch | Gaps | Oxford County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Moody Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2 mi |
| Black Brook Notch | Gaps | Oxford County, ME | 2.2 mi |
| Old Blue Mountain | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 2.3 mi |
| Sawyer Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.4 mi |
| C Bluff Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.7 mi |
| Hall Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.8 mi |
| Black Cat Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 3 mi |
| C Bluff | Cliffs | Oxford County, ME | 3.2 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 40-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Clearwater Brook — 23.3 miles north as the crow flies, on compass bearing N.
Best time to visit
Best observed in late spring and early summer when flow is strong and banks are visible. At this latitude (44.741°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 23.3 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at Clearwater Brook track the nearby Birch Brook stream (essentially adjacent) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Clearwater Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Birch Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0 mi |
| Sawyer Notch | Gaps | Oxford County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Moody Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2 mi |
| South Arm Lower Richardson Lake | Bays | Oxford County, ME | 2.2 mi |
| Black Brook Notch | Gaps | Oxford County, ME | 2.2 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Clearwater Brook located?
Clearwater Brook is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 23.3 miles north of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Andover topographic quadrangle.
How far is Clearwater Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 40 minutes, 23.3 miles north (bearing N) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Clearwater Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Clearwater Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 564079 on the Andover quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Clearwater 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: Q34705335.