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Dead Hole Brook — Streams 26.1 Miles SSE of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Casco Quadrangle · GNIS 564870
26.1 miles south-southeast of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Casco topographic quadrangle, Dead Hole Brook is a stream recorded in Oxford County, Maine by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Casco 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Dead Hole Brook in Oxford County, Maine (FIPS 23/017), classified as a stream in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 564870). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 02/17/2012.
Coordinates & physical setting
Dead Hole Brook sits at 44.05090° N, 70.60395° W (DMS 44°03′03″ N, 70°36′14″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.06397° N, 70.59819° W (DMS 44°03′50″ N, 70°35′53″ 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 Dead Hole Brook itself. The ones closest to Dead Hole Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| College Swamp Brook | Casco | 2.2 mi |
| Greely Brook | Casco | 3.1 mi |
| Dolly Brook | Casco | 3.6 mi |
| Jackson Brook | Casco | 4.7 mi |
| Sucker Brook | Casco | 5 mi |
| Knights Brook | Casco | 5 mi |
| Jerry Brook | Mechanic Falls | 5.3 mi |
| Farnsworth Brook | Waterford Flat | 6.4 mi |
| Sargent Brook | Norway | 7.8 mi |
| Lombard Brook | Norway | 7.9 mi |
Features on the USGS Casco Quadrangle
The Casco 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 46 catalogued natural features alongside Dead Hole Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Porcupine Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Fogg Mountain | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Chaplin Hill | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Randall Hill | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 2.2 mi |
| College Swamp Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.2 mi |
| Long Meadows | Swamps | Oxford County, ME | 2.6 mi |
| College Swamp | Swamps | Oxford County, ME | 2.6 mi |
| Cold Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 2.6 mi |
| Russell Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 2.7 mi |
| Molly Gut | Other Natural Features | Cumberland County, ME | 2.7 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 26.1 miles south-southeast (bearing SSE) of Dead Hole Brook. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 45 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 (44.051°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 26.1 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Dead Hole Brook track the nearby Porcupine Mountain summit (1.5 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Dead Hole Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Porcupine Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Fogg Mountain | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Chaplin Hill | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Randall Hill | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 2.2 mi |
| College Swamp Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.2 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Dead Hole Brook located?
Dead Hole Brook is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 26.1 miles south-southeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Casco topographic quadrangle.
How far is Dead Hole Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 45 minutes, 26.1 miles south-southeast (bearing SSE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Dead Hole Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Dead Hole Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 564870 on the Casco quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Dead Hole 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.