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Eames Brook — Streams 8.1 Miles NW of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Gilead Quadrangle · GNIS 581005
Catalogued on the USGS Gilead quadrangle in Oxford County, Maine, Eames Brook — a stream — lies 8.1 miles northwest of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “river in the United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 581005, Eames Brook is recorded as a stream on the USGS Gilead quadrangle in Oxford County, Maine (FIPS 23/017). Catalogued in GNIS since 09/30/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Eames Brook sits at 44.49812° N, 70.88841° W (DMS 44°29′53″ N, 70°53′18″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.50923° N, 70.89730° W (DMS 44°30′33″ N, 70°53′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 Eames Brook itself. The ones closest to Eames Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bull Branch | Gilead | 1.2 mi |
| Miles Notch Brook | Old Speck Mountain | 1.5 mi |
| Simons Brook | Bethel | 1.8 mi |
| Sargent Brook | Old Speck Mountain | 1.9 mi |
| Goose Eye Brook | Old Speck Mountain | 2.5 mi |
| Great Brook | Puzzle Mountain | 3.4 mi |
| South Branch Sunday River | Gilead | 3.5 mi |
| Barkers Brook | Bethel | 4 mi |
| Branch Brook | Puzzle Mountain | 4 mi |
| Pond Brook | Old Speck Mountain | 4.7 mi |
Features on the USGS Gilead Quadrangle
The Gilead 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 31 catalogued natural features alongside Eames Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bull Branch | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Merrill Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Jordan Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.2 mi |
| Locke Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.9 mi |
| Black Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 3.1 mi |
| South Branch Sunday River | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 3.5 mi |
| Wheeler Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 3.6 mi |
| Whites Notch | Gaps | Oxford County, ME | 4.2 mi |
| Bear Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 5 mi |
| Lary Brook Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 5.1 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 14-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Eames Brook — 8.1 miles northwest as the crow flies, on compass bearing NW.
Best time to visit
Best observed in late spring and early summer when flow is strong and banks are visible. At this latitude (44.498°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. The 8.1-mile drive from Chapman Inn makes it practical for a half-day outing — you can check conditions in the morning and still turn back if the weather closes in. Conditions at Eames Brook track the nearby Bull Branch stream (1.2 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Eames Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bull Branch | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Merrill Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Miles Notch Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Sargent Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Simons Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.8 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Eames Brook located?
Eames Brook is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 8.1 miles northwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Gilead topographic quadrangle.
How far is Eames Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 14 minutes, 8.1 miles northwest (bearing NW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Eames Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Eames Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 581005 on the Gilead quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Eames 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.
Wikidata: Q34734657.