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Farnsworth Brook — Streams 19.8 Miles SSE of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Waterford Flat Quadrangle · GNIS 566062
Catalogued on the USGS Waterford Flat quadrangle in Oxford County, Maine, Farnsworth Brook — a stream — lies 19.8 miles south-southeast of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 566062, Farnsworth Brook is recorded as a stream on the USGS Waterford Flat quadrangle in Oxford County, Maine (FIPS 23/017). Catalogued in GNIS since 09/30/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Farnsworth Brook sits at 44.13479° N, 70.65812° W (DMS 44°08′05″ N, 70°39′29″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.15750° N, 70.66694° W (DMS 44°09′27″ N, 70°40′01″ 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 Farnsworth Brook itself. The ones closest to Farnsworth Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Mill Brook | Waterford Flat | 3.4 mi |
| Mutiny Brook | Waterford Flat | 3.6 mi |
| Scoggins Brook | Waterford Flat | 3.8 mi |
| Kedar Brook | Waterford Flat | 4.2 mi |
| Morse Brook | Waterford Flat | 4.4 mi |
| Kingman Brook | Waterford Flat | 4.7 mi |
| Meadow Brook | Waterford Flat | 5.2 mi |
| Lombard Brook | Norway | 5.2 mi |
| Sargent Brook | Norway | 5.4 mi |
| Mills Brook | Waterford Flat | 5.6 mi |
Features on the USGS Waterford Flat Quadrangle
The Waterford Flat 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 47 catalogued natural features alongside Farnsworth Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woodsum Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Deer Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Island Pond | Lakes | Cumberland County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Temple Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Bog Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 2 mi |
| Hawk Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2 mi |
| Baker Bog | Swamps | Oxford County, ME | 2.8 mi |
| Bear Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.9 mi |
| Coolidge Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 3 mi |
| Baker Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 3 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 34-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Farnsworth Brook — 19.8 miles south-southeast as the crow flies, on compass bearing SSE.
Best time to visit
Best observed in late spring and early summer when flow is strong and banks are visible. At this latitude (44.135°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 19.8 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at Farnsworth Brook track the nearby Woodsum Brook stream (0.5 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Farnsworth Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woodsum Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Crystal Lake | Reservoirs | Cumberland County, ME | 1 mi |
| Hobbs Hill | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Deer Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Summit Hill | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 1.8 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Farnsworth Brook located?
Farnsworth Brook is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 19.8 miles south-southeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Waterford Flat topographic quadrangle.
How far is Farnsworth Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 34 minutes, 19.8 miles south-southeast (bearing SSE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Farnsworth Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Farnsworth Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 566062 on the Waterford Flat quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Farnsworth 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.