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Cold Brook — Streams 42.3 Miles NNW of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Wilsons Mills Quadrangle · GNIS 564178
Catalogued on the USGS Wilsons Mills quadrangle in Oxford County, Maine, Cold Brook — a stream — lies 42.3 miles north-northwest of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 564178, Cold Brook is recorded as a stream on the USGS Wilsons Mills quadrangle in Oxford County, Maine (FIPS 23/017). Catalogued in GNIS since 09/30/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Cold Brook sits at 44.99533° N, 71.01452° W (DMS 44°59′43″ N, 71°00′52″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.99611° N, 71.03694° W (DMS 44°59′46″ N, 71°02′13″ 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 Cold Brook itself. The ones closest to Cold Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bog Brook | Wilsons Mills | 1.2 mi |
| Aldrich Brook | Bosebuck Mountain | 1.8 mi |
| South Hammond Brook | Bosebuck Mountain | 2.6 mi |
| Barney Brook | Richardson Pond | 2.7 mi |
| Sanderson Brook | Wilsons Mills | 3.2 mi |
| Beaver Brook | Richardson Pond | 3.3 mi |
| Little Abbott Brook | Wilsons Mills | 3.7 mi |
| North Fork Big Brook | Bosebuck Mountain | 5.9 mi |
| Hurricane Brook | Lincoln Pond | 6.1 mi |
| Hammel Brook | Lincoln Pond | 6.3 mi |
Features on the USGS Wilsons Mills Quadrangle
The Wilsons Mills 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 35 catalogued natural features alongside Cold Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emerys Misery | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Bog Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Aziscohos Lake | Reservoirs | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| West Branch Abbott Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2.3 mi |
| Parker Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.5 mi |
| Sanderson Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 3.2 mi |
| Little Abbott Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 3.7 mi |
| Abbott Brook | Streams | Oxford County, NH | 4 mi |
| Washburn Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 4.5 mi |
| East Horne Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 4.8 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 72-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Cold Brook — 42.3 miles north-northwest as the crow flies, on compass bearing NNW.
Best time to visit
Best observed in late spring and early summer when flow is strong and banks are visible. Being this far north (lat 44.995°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 42.3 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Cold Brook track the nearby Emerys Misery summit (0.8 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Cold Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emerys Misery | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Bog Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Parker Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Aziscohos Lake | Reservoirs | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Aldrich Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.8 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Cold Brook located?
Cold Brook is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 42.3 miles north-northwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Wilsons Mills topographic quadrangle.
How far is Cold Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 72 minutes, 42.3 miles north-northwest (bearing NNW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Cold Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Cold Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 564178 on the Wilsons Mills quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Cold 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.