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Coffin Brook — Streams 12.4 Miles SSW of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Center Lovell Quadrangle · GNIS 580985
Within Oxford County, Maine, on the USGS Center Lovell quadrangle, the stream known as Coffin Brook sits 12.4 miles south-southwest of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Oxford County, Maine, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Coffin Brook as a stream on the Center Lovell topographic quadrangle (FIPS 23/017), under Feature ID 580985. Catalogued in GNIS since 09/30/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Coffin Brook sits at 44.23896° N, 70.88368° W (DMS 44°14′20″ N, 70°53′01″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.24618° N, 70.84090° W (DMS 44°14′46″ N, 70°50′27″ 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 Coffin Brook itself. The ones closest to Coffin Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Great Brook | Center Lovell | 0.8 mi |
| Cold Brook | Center Lovell | 1 mi |
| Beaver Brook | Speckled Mountain | 1.6 mi |
| Little Trout Brook | North Waterford | 1.8 mi |
| Waterthrush Brook | Center Lovell | 1.9 mi |
| Boulder Brook | Center Lovell | 2.3 mi |
| Goodwin Brook | East Stoneham | 2.8 mi |
| Hannah Brook | East Stoneham | 2.8 mi |
| Bartlett Brook | East Stoneham | 2.8 mi |
| Mill Brook | Center Lovell | 2.8 mi |
Features on the USGS Center Lovell Quadrangle
The Center Lovell 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 65 catalogued natural features alongside Coffin Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pine Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Upper Bay | Bays | Oxford County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Birch Island | Islands | Oxford County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Sheep Island | Islands | Oxford County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Great Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Bryant Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Rattlesnake Island | Islands | Oxford County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Cold Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
| Gammon Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Mud Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.9 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing SSW out of Bethel for 12.4 miles (south-southwest) and you reach Coffin Brook; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 21 minutes.
Best time to visit
Best observed in late spring and early summer when flow is strong and banks are visible. At this latitude (44.239°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 12.4 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at Coffin Brook track the nearby Pine Hill summit (0.4 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Coffin Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pine Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Upper Bay | Bays | Oxford County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Birch Island | Islands | Oxford County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Sheep Island | Islands | Oxford County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Amos Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.7 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Coffin Brook located?
Coffin Brook is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 12.4 miles south-southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Center Lovell topographic quadrangle.
How far is Coffin Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 21 minutes, 12.4 miles south-southwest (bearing SSW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Coffin Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Coffin Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 580985 on the Center Lovell quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Coffin 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.