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Fish Pond Brook — Streams 35.0 Miles N of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Richardson Pond Quadrangle · GNIS 566219
Within Oxford County, Maine, on the USGS Richardson Pond quadrangle, the stream known as Fish Pond Brook sits 35.0 miles north of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Oxford County, Maine, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Fish Pond Brook as a stream on the Richardson Pond topographic quadrangle (FIPS 23/017), under Feature ID 566219. Catalogued in GNIS since 09/30/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Fish Pond Brook sits at 44.90227° N, 70.92591° W (DMS 44°54′08″ N, 70°55′33″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.92833° N, 70.96194° W (DMS 44°55′42″ N, 70°57′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 Fish Pond Brook itself. The ones closest to Fish Pond Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Beaver Brook | Richardson Pond | 0.1 mi |
| Mill Brook | Richardson Pond | 1 mi |
| Deer Mountain Stream | Richardson Pond | 2.5 mi |
| Birch Brook | Middle Dam | 3.6 mi |
| Ash Brook | Middle Dam | 4 mi |
| Beaver Brook | Richardson Pond | 4.6 mi |
| Mosquito Brook | Metallak Mountain | 4.7 mi |
| Barney Brook | Richardson Pond | 5.4 mi |
| Meadow Brook | Wilsons Mills | 5.6 mi |
| Little Abbott Brook | Wilsons Mills | 5.8 mi |
Features on the USGS Richardson Pond Quadrangle
The Richardson Pond 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 20 catalogued natural features alongside Fish Pond Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beaver Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.1 mi |
| Beaver Island | Islands | Oxford County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Beaver Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Big Beaver Island | Islands | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
| Mill Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
| Pepperpot Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| West Arm Upper Richardson Lake | Bays | Oxford County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Little Beaver Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Round Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Observatory Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.1 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing N out of Bethel for 35.0 miles (north) and you reach Fish Pond Brook; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 60 minutes.
Best time to visit
Best observed in late spring and early summer when flow is strong and banks are visible. Being this far north (lat 44.902°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 35.0 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Fish Pond Brook track the nearby Beaver Brook stream (essentially adjacent) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Fish Pond Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beaver Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.1 mi |
| Beaver Island | Islands | Oxford County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Beaver Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Big Beaver Island | Islands | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
| Mill Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Fish Pond Brook located?
Fish Pond Brook is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 35.0 miles north of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Richardson Pond topographic quadrangle.
How far is Fish Pond Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 60 minutes, 35.0 miles north (bearing N) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Fish Pond Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Fish Pond Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 566219 on the Richardson Pond quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Fish Pond 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.