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French Brook — Streams 10.3 Miles W of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Gilead Quadrangle · GNIS 581032
Catalogued on the USGS Gilead quadrangle in Oxford County, Maine, French Brook — a stream — lies 10.3 miles west of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 581032, French Brook is recorded as a stream on the USGS Gilead quadrangle in Oxford County, Maine (FIPS 23/017). Catalogued in GNIS since 09/30/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
French Brook sits at 44.39951° N, 70.99813° W (DMS 44°23′58″ N, 70°59′53″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.43000° N, 70.98389° W (DMS 44°25′48″ N, 70°59′02″ 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 French Brook itself. The ones closest to French Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Lary Brook | Shelburne | 0.3 mi |
| Twitchell Brook | Gilead | 0.3 mi |
| Gammon Brook | Gilead | 1.2 mi |
| Little Lary Brook | Speckled Mountain | 2 mi |
| Evans Brook | Speckled Mountain | 3 mi |
| Wheeler Brook | Gilead | 3.2 mi |
| Bog Brook | Gilead | 3.4 mi |
| Whites Brook | Gilead | 3.6 mi |
| Morrison Brook | Speckled Mountain | 3.9 mi |
| Mud Brook | Speckled Mountain | 4.9 mi |
Features on the USGS Gilead Quadrangle
The Gilead 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 31 catalogued natural features alongside French Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lary Island | Islands | Oxford County, ME | 0.2 mi |
| Twitchell Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.3 mi |
| Twin Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Wild River | Streams | Oxford County, NH | 1 mi |
| Gammon Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Peabody Island | Islands | Oxford County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Robinson Peak | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.8 mi |
| Tumbledown Dick Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 3 mi |
| Wheeler Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 3.2 mi |
| Philbrook Island | Islands | Oxford County, ME | 3.3 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 18-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from French Brook — 10.3 miles west as the crow flies, on compass bearing W.
Best time to visit
Best observed in late spring and early summer when flow is strong and banks are visible. At this latitude (44.400°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 10.3 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at French Brook track the nearby Lary Island (0.2 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to French Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lary Island | Islands | Oxford County, ME | 0.2 mi |
| Lary Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.3 mi |
| Twitchell Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.3 mi |
| Twin Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Wild River | Streams | Oxford County, NH | 1 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is French Brook located?
French Brook is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 10.3 miles west of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Gilead topographic quadrangle.
How far is French Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 18 minutes, 10.3 miles west (bearing W) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is French Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies French Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 581032 on the Gilead quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit French 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.