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Elkins Brook — Streams 22.9 Miles S of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Pleasant Mountain Quadrangle · GNIS 565843
Catalogued on the USGS Pleasant Mountain quadrangle in Oxford County, Maine, Elkins Brook — a stream — lies 22.9 miles south of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “river in Oxford County, Maine, United States”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 565843, Elkins Brook is recorded as a stream on the USGS Pleasant Mountain quadrangle in Oxford County, Maine (FIPS 23/017). Catalogued in GNIS since 09/30/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Elkins Brook sits at 44.07757° N, 70.86423° W (DMS 44°04′39″ N, 70°51′51″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.02278° N, 70.85833° W (DMS 44°01′22″ N, 70°51′30″ 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 Elkins Brook itself. The ones closest to Elkins Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Old Course Saco River | Fryeburg | 2.3 mi |
| Prays Brook | Fryeburg | 2.6 mi |
| Popple Hill Brook | Fryeburg | 2.7 mi |
| Plummer Brook | Pleasant Mountain | 2.7 mi |
| Kezar River | Fryeburg | 2.9 mi |
| Alder Brook | Center Lovell | 4.1 mi |
| Black Brook | Fryeburg | 4.3 mi |
| Cold Brook | North Waterford | 5 mi |
| Fight Brook | Fryeburg | 5.3 mi |
| Duck Pond Brook | North Waterford | 5.4 mi |
Features on the USGS Pleasant Mountain Quadrangle
The Pleasant Mountain 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 25 catalogued natural features alongside Elkins Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sawyer Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 0.2 mi |
| Dock Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Carter Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
| Knight Hill | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Little Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Little Mountain | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Black Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.3 mi |
| Plummer Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.7 mi |
| Moose Pond | Reservoirs | Cumberland County, ME | 2.8 mi |
| Pickett Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 3.2 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 39-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Elkins Brook — 22.9 miles south as the crow flies, on compass bearing S.
Best time to visit
Best observed in late spring and early summer when flow is strong and banks are visible. At this latitude (44.078°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 22.9 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at Elkins Brook track the nearby Sawyer Brook stream (0.2 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Elkins Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sawyer Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 0.2 mi |
| Dock Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Carter Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
| Knight Hill | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Kezar Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.2 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Elkins Brook located?
Elkins Brook is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 22.9 miles south of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Pleasant Mountain topographic quadrangle.
How far is Elkins Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 39 minutes, 22.9 miles south (bearing S) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Elkins Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Elkins Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 565843 on the Pleasant Mountain quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Elkins 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: Q34741697.