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Cole Brook — Streams 16.2 Miles SE of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS West Paris Quadrangle · GNIS 564207
16.2 miles southeast of Chapman Inn, on the USGS West Paris topographic quadrangle, Cole Brook is a stream recorded in Oxford County, Maine by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS West Paris 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Cole Brook in Oxford County, Maine (FIPS 23/017), classified as a stream in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 564207). Catalogued in GNIS since 09/30/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Cole Brook sits at 44.27257° N, 70.51867° W (DMS 44°16′21″ N, 70°31′07″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.28562° N, 70.46784° W (DMS 44°17′08″ N, 70°28′04″ 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 Cole Brook itself. The ones closest to Cole Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Moody Brook | West Paris | 0.1 mi |
| Moose Pond Brook | West Paris | 3 mi |
| Stony Brook | Norway | 3.4 mi |
| Twitchell Brook | Oxford | 3.6 mi |
| Andrews Brook | West Paris | 4 mi |
| Bogg Brook | Norway | 4.1 mi |
| Bird Brook | Norway | 4.4 mi |
| Pennesseewassee Stream | Norway | 4.8 mi |
| Bog Brook | West Paris | 4.8 mi |
| Twitchell Brook | West Paris | 6.3 mi |
Features on the USGS West Paris Quadrangle
The West Paris 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 23 catalogued natural features alongside Cole Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moody Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.1 mi |
| Bisco Falls | Waterfalls | Oxford County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Cobble Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Paine Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Snow Falls Gorge | Valleys | Oxford County, ME | 2.2 mi |
| Stearns Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.4 mi |
| Hedgehog Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 3 mi |
| Moose Pond Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 3 mi |
| Eastman Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 3.8 mi |
| Andrews Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 4 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 16.2 miles southeast (bearing SE) of Cole Brook. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 28 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 (44.273°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 16.2 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at Cole Brook track the nearby Moody Brook stream (essentially adjacent) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Cole Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moody Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.1 mi |
| Bisco Falls | Waterfalls | Oxford County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Paris Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Cobble Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Paine Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.9 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Cole Brook located?
Cole Brook is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 16.2 miles southeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS West Paris topographic quadrangle.
How far is Cole Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 28 minutes, 16.2 miles southeast (bearing SE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Cole Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Cole Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 564207 on the West Paris quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Cole 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.