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Fight Brook — Streams 27.5 Miles SSW of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Fryeburg Quadrangle · GNIS 566147
Within Oxford County, Maine, on the USGS Fryeburg quadrangle, the stream known as Fight Brook sits 27.5 miles south-southwest of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “river in the United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Oxford County, Maine, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Fight Brook as a stream on the Fryeburg topographic quadrangle (FIPS 23/017), under Feature ID 566147. Catalogued in GNIS since 09/30/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Fight Brook sits at 44.02035° N, 70.93507° W (DMS 44°01′13″ N, 70°56′06″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.03889° N, 70.94528° W (DMS 44°02′20″ N, 70°56′43″ 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 Fight Brook itself. The ones closest to Fight Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Little Saco River | Brownfield | 2.7 mi |
| Black Brook | Fryeburg | 2.9 mi |
| Beaver Brook | Brownfield | 3.3 mi |
| Old Course Saco River | Fryeburg | 3.3 mi |
| Haley Brook | Brownfield | 4 mi |
| Kezar River | Fryeburg | 5.2 mi |
| Elkins Brook | Pleasant Mountain | 5.3 mi |
| Burnt Meadow Brook | Brownfield | 5.7 mi |
| Billy Brook | Brownfield | 5.8 mi |
| Buck Meadow Brook | Hiram | 5.8 mi |
Features on the USGS Fryeburg Quadrangle
The Fryeburg 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 33 catalogued natural features alongside Fight Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Loon Island | Islands | Oxford County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Lovewell Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
| Cat Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Jockey Cap | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Oak Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Mount Tom | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Wards Pond | Reservoirs | Oxford County, ME | 2 mi |
| Walker Island | Islands | Oxford County, ME | 2 mi |
| Stanley Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| Bog Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 2.2 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing SSW out of Bethel for 27.5 miles (south-southwest) and you reach Fight Brook; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 47 minutes.
Best time to visit
Best observed in late spring and early summer when flow is strong and banks are visible. At this latitude (44.020°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 27.5 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Fight Brook track the nearby Loon Island (0.6 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Fight Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Loon Island | Islands | Oxford County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Lovewell Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
| Cat Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Jockey Cap | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Pine Island | Islands | Oxford County, ME | 1.6 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Fight Brook located?
Fight Brook is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 27.5 miles south-southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Fryeburg topographic quadrangle.
How far is Fight Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 47 minutes, 27.5 miles south-southwest (bearing SSW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Fight Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Fight Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 566147 on the Fryeburg quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Fight 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: Q34748317.