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Cold Brook — Streams 42.3 Miles N of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Kennebago Quadrangle · GNIS 564185
Within Oxford County, Maine, on the USGS Kennebago quadrangle, the stream known as Cold Brook sits 42.3 miles north of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Oxford County, Maine, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Cold Brook as a stream on the Kennebago topographic quadrangle (FIPS 23/017), under Feature ID 564185. Catalogued in GNIS since 09/30/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Cold Brook sits at 45.01366° N, 70.86757° W (DMS 45°00′49″ N, 70°52′03″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 45.01005° N, 70.91563° W (DMS 45°00′36″ N, 70°54′56″ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Cupsuptic River | Kennebago | 0.9 mi |
| Otter Brook | Oquossoc | 1.1 mi |
| Toothaker Brook Number Two | Kennebago | 1.6 mi |
| Toothaker Brook Number One | Kennebago | 2.2 mi |
| South Brook | Kennebago | 2.3 mi |
| Beaver Brook | Kennebago | 2.7 mi |
| Kamankeag Brook | Kennebago | 3.6 mi |
| Portage Brook | Lincoln Pond | 4.3 mi |
| Lost Brook | Lincoln Pond | 4.9 mi |
| Barney Brook | Richardson Pond | 5.6 mi |
Features on the USGS Kennebago Quadrangle
The Kennebago 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 17 catalogued natural features alongside Cold Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cupsuptic River | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Little Falls | Waterfalls | Oxford County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Toothaker Brook Number Two | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Toothaker Brook Number One | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.2 mi |
| South Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.3 mi |
| Beaver Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.7 mi |
| Cloutman Ridge | Ridges | Franklin County, ME | 2.9 mi |
| Daddys Ridge | Ridges | Oxford County, ME | 2.9 mi |
| Cloutman Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 3.1 mi |
| Kamankeag Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 3.6 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing N out of Bethel for 42.3 miles (north) and you reach Cold Brook; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 72 minutes.
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 45.014°), 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 Cupsuptic River stream (0.9 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Cold Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cupsuptic River | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Otter Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Little Falls | Waterfalls | Oxford County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Toothaker Brook Number Two | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Birch Island | Islands | Oxford County, ME | 1.7 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Cold Brook located?
Cold Brook is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 42.3 miles north of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Kennebago topographic quadrangle.
How far is Cold Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 72 minutes, 42.3 miles north (bearing N) 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 564185 on the Kennebago 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.