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Frye Brook — Streams 16.7 Miles NNW of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Andover Quadrangle · GNIS 566630
Within Oxford County, Maine, on the USGS Andover quadrangle, the stream known as Frye Brook sits 16.7 miles north-northwest of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Oxford County, Maine, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Frye Brook as a stream on the Andover topographic quadrangle (FIPS 23/017), under Feature ID 566630. Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 04/02/2019.
Coordinates & physical setting
Frye Brook sits at 44.64145° N, 70.85526° W (DMS 44°38′29″ N, 70°51′19″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.63064° N, 70.89272° W (DMS 44°37′50″ N, 70°53′34″ 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 Frye Brook itself. The ones closest to Frye Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Burroughs Brook | Andover | 0.5 mi |
| Stony Brook | Andover | 3.1 mi |
| Moody Brook | Andover | 4.1 mi |
| Abbott Brook | Andover | 4.6 mi |
| Whitecap Brook | B Pond | 4.9 mi |
| Cedar Brook | B Pond | 5 mi |
| Wight Brook | Puzzle Mountain | 5 mi |
| Morse Brook | Old Speck Mountain | 5.2 mi |
| Sawyer Brook | Andover | 5.2 mi |
| Bog Brook | Ellis Pond | 5.2 mi |
Features on the USGS Andover Quadrangle
The Andover 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 22 catalogued natural features alongside Frye Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Cataracts | Waterfalls | Oxford County, ME | 0.3 mi |
| Burroughs Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Gregg Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Surplus Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 2.4 mi |
| Wyman Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.9 mi |
| Stony Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 3.1 mi |
| Moody Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 4.1 mi |
| Hall Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 4.4 mi |
| Farrington Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 4.5 mi |
| Abbott Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 4.6 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing NNW out of Bethel for 16.7 miles (north-northwest) and you reach Frye Brook; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 29 minutes.
Best time to visit
Best observed in late spring and early summer when flow is strong and banks are visible. At this latitude (44.641°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 16.7 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at Frye Brook track the nearby The Cataracts waterfall (0.3 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Frye Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Cataracts | Waterfalls | Oxford County, ME | 0.3 mi |
| Burroughs Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Gregg Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Black Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Surplus Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 2.4 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Frye Brook located?
Frye Brook is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 16.7 miles north-northwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Andover topographic quadrangle.
How far is Frye Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 29 minutes, 16.7 miles north-northwest (bearing NNW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Frye Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Frye Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 566630 on the Andover quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Frye 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.