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Flints Brook — Streams 9.1 Miles S of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS East Stoneham Quadrangle · GNIS 581027
Within Oxford County, Maine, on the USGS East Stoneham quadrangle, the stream known as Flints Brook sits 9.1 miles south 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 Flints Brook as a stream on the East Stoneham topographic quadrangle (FIPS 23/017), under Feature ID 581027. Catalogued in GNIS since 09/30/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Flints Brook sits at 44.27368° N, 70.77951° W (DMS 44°16′25″ N, 70°46′46″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.28417° N, 70.75972° W (DMS 44°17′03″ N, 70°45′35″ 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 Flints Brook itself. The ones closest to Flints Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Barkers Brook | East Stoneham | 1.8 mi |
| Mill Brook | North Waterford | 2.8 mi |
| Warren Brook | North Waterford | 2.8 mi |
| Meadow Brook | East Stoneham | 3 mi |
| Bartlett Brook | East Stoneham | 3.1 mi |
| Swell Brook | Waterford Flat | 3.8 mi |
| Hobbs Brook | Waterford Flat | 3.9 mi |
| New England Brook | East Stoneham | 3.9 mi |
| Goodwin Brook | East Stoneham | 4.2 mi |
| Hannah Brook | East Stoneham | 4.3 mi |
Features on the USGS East Stoneham Quadrangle
The East Stoneham 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 49 catalogued natural features alongside Flints Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kneeland Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| French Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Little Papoose Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Square Dock Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Flints Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Chalk Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Rattlesnake Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Sawin Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Barkers Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Parsonage Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing S out of Bethel for 9.1 miles (south) and you reach Flints Brook; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 16 minutes.
Best time to visit
Best observed in late spring and early summer when flow is strong and banks are visible. At this latitude (44.274°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. The 9.1-mile drive from Chapman Inn makes it practical for a half-day outing — you can check conditions in the morning and still turn back if the weather closes in. Conditions at Flints Brook track the nearby Kneeland Pond lake (0.7 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Flints Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kneeland Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| French Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Little Papoose Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Square Dock Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Flints Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.4 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Flints Brook located?
Flints Brook is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 9.1 miles south of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS East Stoneham topographic quadrangle.
How far is Flints Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 16 minutes, 9.1 miles south (bearing S) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Flints Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Flints Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 581027 on the East Stoneham quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Flints 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: Q34750924.