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Evans Brook — Streams 10.6 Miles WSW of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Speckled Mountain Quadrangle · GNIS 581016
10.6 miles west-southwest of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Speckled Mountain topographic quadrangle, Evans Brook is a stream recorded in Oxford County, Maine by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Wikidata short description: “river in Oxford County, Maine, United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Speckled Mountain 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Evans Brook in Oxford County, Maine (FIPS 23/017), classified as a stream in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 581016). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 10/21/2016.
Coordinates & physical setting
Evans Brook sits at 44.35673° N, 70.99174° W (DMS 44°21′24″ N, 70°59′30″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.30639° N, 70.98917° W (DMS 44°18′23″ N, 70°59′21″ 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 Evans Brook itself. The ones closest to Evans Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Little Lary Brook | Speckled Mountain | 1 mi |
| Morrison Brook | Speckled Mountain | 1 mi |
| Mud Brook | Speckled Mountain | 2 mi |
| Gammon Brook | Gilead | 2.4 mi |
| Twitchell Brook | Gilead | 2.9 mi |
| Lary Brook | Shelburne | 3 mi |
| French Brook | Gilead | 3 mi |
| Stony Brook | Speckled Mountain | 3 mi |
| Wheeler Brook | Gilead | 4.2 mi |
| Bog Brook | Gilead | 4.4 mi |
Features on the USGS Speckled Mountain Quadrangle
The Speckled Mountain 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 37 catalogued natural features alongside Evans Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Roost | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Little Lary Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
| Morrison Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
| Mount Hastings | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Mud Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2 mi |
| Kees Falls | Waterfalls | Oxford County, ME | 2.3 mi |
| Peabody Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.5 mi |
| Stony Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 3 mi |
| Gammon Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 3.1 mi |
| Caribou Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 3.2 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 10.6 miles west-southwest (bearing WSW) of Evans Brook. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 18 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 (44.357°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 10.6 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at Evans Brook track the nearby The Roost summit (0.4 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Evans Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Roost | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Pine Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.9 mi |
| Little Lary Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
| Morrison Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
| Mount Hastings | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.4 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Evans Brook located?
Evans Brook is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 10.6 miles west-southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Speckled Mountain topographic quadrangle.
How far is Evans Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 18 minutes, 10.6 miles west-southwest (bearing WSW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Evans Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Evans Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 581016 on the Speckled Mountain quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Evans 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: Q34744243.