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Cold Brook — Streams 12.8 Miles SSW of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Center Lovell Quadrangle · GNIS 580987
Catalogued on the USGS Center Lovell quadrangle in Oxford County, Maine, Cold Brook — a stream — lies 12.8 miles south-southwest of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 580987, Cold Brook is recorded as a stream on the USGS Center Lovell quadrangle in Oxford County, Maine (FIPS 23/017). Catalogued in GNIS since 09/30/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Cold Brook sits at 44.23923° N, 70.90396° W (DMS 44°14′21″ N, 70°54′14″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.28257° N, 70.94479° W (DMS 44°16′57″ N, 70°56′41″ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Great Brook | Center Lovell | 0.3 mi |
| Coffin Brook | Center Lovell | 1 mi |
| Beaver Brook | Speckled Mountain | 1.4 mi |
| Waterthrush Brook | Center Lovell | 2 mi |
| Boulder Brook | Center Lovell | 2.4 mi |
| Little Trout Brook | North Waterford | 2.5 mi |
| Willard Brook | Speckled Mountain | 2.6 mi |
| Mill Brook | Center Lovell | 3 mi |
| Rattlesnake Brook | Center Lovell | 3.2 mi |
| Hannah Brook | East Stoneham | 3.2 mi |
Features on the USGS Center Lovell Quadrangle
The Center Lovell 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 65 catalogued natural features alongside Cold Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.3 mi |
| Sheep Island | Islands | Oxford County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Rattlesnake Island | Islands | Oxford County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Birch Island | Islands | Oxford County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Upper Bay | Bays | Oxford County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Gammon Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Pine Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Mud Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Coffin Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
| Bryant Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.2 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 22-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Cold Brook — 12.8 miles south-southwest as the crow flies, on compass bearing SSW.
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 12.8 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at Cold Brook track the nearby Great Brook stream (0.3 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Cold Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.3 mi |
| Sheep Island | Islands | Oxford County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Rattlesnake Island | Islands | Oxford County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Birch Island | Islands | Oxford County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Upper Bay | Bays | Oxford County, ME | 0.6 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Cold Brook located?
Cold Brook is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 12.8 miles south-southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Center Lovell topographic quadrangle.
How far is Cold Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 22 minutes, 12.8 miles south-southwest (bearing SSW) 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 580987 on the Center Lovell 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.