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Dolly Brook — Streams 27.1 Miles SSE of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Casco Quadrangle · GNIS 565197
27.1 miles south-southeast of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Casco topographic quadrangle, Dolly 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 Dolly Brook in Oxford County, Maine (FIPS 23/017), classified as a stream in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 565197). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 02/17/2012.
Coordinates & physical setting
Dolly Brook sits at 44.05924° N, 70.53145° W (DMS 44°03′33″ N, 70°31′53″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.07245° N, 70.53060° W (DMS 44°04′21″ N, 70°31′50″ 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 Dolly Brook itself. The ones closest to Dolly Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Greely Brook | Casco | 0.5 mi |
| College Swamp Brook | Casco | 1.7 mi |
| Jerry Brook | Mechanic Falls | 2 mi |
| Sucker Brook | Casco | 2.3 mi |
| Knights Brook | Casco | 2.4 mi |
| Jackson Brook | Casco | 3.2 mi |
| Dead Hole Brook | Casco | 3.6 mi |
| Meadow Brook | Oxford | 6.4 mi |
| Minister Brook | Oxford | 6.4 mi |
| Sargent Brook | Norway | 6.9 mi |
Features on the USGS Casco Quadrangle
The Casco 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 46 catalogued natural features alongside Dolly Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Middle Brook Bog | Swamps | Oxford County, ME | 0.3 mi |
| Greely Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Scribner Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Sylvester Ridge | Ridges | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
| Nutting Ledge | Benches | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Coon Road Swamp | Swamps | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Dyer Ice Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Pleasant Lake | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| College Swamp Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Long Meadows | Swamps | Oxford County, ME | 2 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 27.1 miles south-southeast (bearing SSE) of Dolly Brook. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 46 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 (44.059°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 27.1 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Dolly Brook track the nearby Middle Brook Bog swamp (0.3 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Dolly Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Middle Brook Bog | Swamps | Oxford County, ME | 0.3 mi |
| Greely Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Scribner Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Sylvester Ridge | Ridges | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
| Nutting Ledge | Benches | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Dolly Brook located?
Dolly Brook is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 27.1 miles south-southeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Casco topographic quadrangle.
How far is Dolly Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 46 minutes, 27.1 miles south-southeast (bearing SSE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Dolly Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Dolly Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 565197 on the Casco quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Dolly 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.