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Cold Brook — Streams 17.9 Miles S of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS North Waterford Quadrangle · GNIS 580986
17.9 miles south of Chapman Inn, on the USGS North Waterford topographic quadrangle, Cold Brook is a stream recorded in Oxford County, Maine by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS North Waterford 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Cold Brook in Oxford County, Maine (FIPS 23/017), classified as a stream in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 580986). Catalogued in GNIS since 09/30/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Cold Brook sits at 44.14840° N, 70.84562° W (DMS 44°08′54″ N, 70°50′44″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.12556° N, 70.83639° W (DMS 44°07′32″ N, 70°50′11″ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Keyes Brook | North Waterford | 0.8 mi |
| Patterson Brook | North Waterford | 1.8 mi |
| Alder Brook | Center Lovell | 2 mi |
| Popple Hill Brook | Fryeburg | 3.4 mi |
| Duck Pond Brook | North Waterford | 3.5 mi |
| Andrews Brook | Center Lovell | 3.6 mi |
| Martin Brook | Center Lovell | 3.6 mi |
| Powers Brook | North Waterford | 3.9 mi |
| Mill Brook | Center Lovell | 3.9 mi |
| Prays Brook | Fryeburg | 4.2 mi |
Features on the USGS North Waterford Quadrangle
The North Waterford 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 57 catalogued natural features alongside Cold Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clough Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Keyes Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Howard Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Edgecomb Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
| Keyes Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Perry Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Foster Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Popple Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Lily Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Eastman Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.7 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 17.9 miles south (bearing S) of Cold Brook. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 31 minutes — comfortably inside a half-day outing window after breakfast.
Best time to visit
Best observed in late spring and early summer when flow is strong and banks are visible. At this latitude (44.148°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 17.9 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at Cold Brook track the nearby Clough Hill summit (0.7 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Cold Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clough Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Keyes Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Howard Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Edgecomb Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
| Keyes Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Cold Brook located?
Cold Brook is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 17.9 miles south of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS North Waterford topographic quadrangle.
How far is Cold Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 31 minutes, 17.9 miles south (bearing S) 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 580986 on the North Waterford 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.