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Gammon Brook — Streams 9.4 Miles W of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Gilead Quadrangle · GNIS 581035
Catalogued on the USGS Gilead quadrangle in Oxford County, Maine, Gammon Brook — a stream — lies 9.4 miles west of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “river in the United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 581035, Gammon 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
Gammon Brook sits at 44.38978° N, 70.97869° W (DMS 44°23′23″ N, 70°58′43″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.37861° N, 70.96250° W (DMS 44°22′43″ N, 70°57′45″ 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 Gammon Brook itself. The ones closest to Gammon Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Twitchell Brook | Gilead | 0.9 mi |
| French Brook | Gilead | 1.2 mi |
| Lary Brook | Shelburne | 1.4 mi |
| Little Lary Brook | Speckled Mountain | 1.4 mi |
| Wheeler Brook | Gilead | 2.4 mi |
| Evans Brook | Speckled Mountain | 2.4 mi |
| Bog Brook | Gilead | 2.5 mi |
| Whites Brook | Gilead | 2.9 mi |
| Morrison Brook | Speckled Mountain | 3.2 mi |
| Mud Brook | Speckled Mountain | 4.1 mi |
Features on the USGS Gilead Quadrangle
The Gilead 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 31 catalogued natural features alongside Gammon Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wild River | Streams | Oxford County, NH | 0.4 mi |
| Twin Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Twitchell Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Peabody Island | Islands | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
| Lary Island | Islands | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
| French Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Wheeler Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.4 mi |
| Philbrook Island | Islands | Oxford County, ME | 2.5 mi |
| Tumbledown Dick Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.5 mi |
| Bog Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.5 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 16-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Gammon Brook — 9.4 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 (44.390°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. The 9.4-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 Gammon Brook track the nearby Wild River stream (0.4 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Gammon Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wild River | Streams | Oxford County, NH | 0.4 mi |
| Twin Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Twitchell Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Peabody Island | Islands | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
| Lary Island | Islands | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Gammon Brook located?
Gammon Brook is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 9.4 miles west of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Gilead topographic quadrangle.
How far is Gammon Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 16 minutes, 9.4 miles west (bearing W) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Gammon Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Gammon Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 581035 on the Gilead quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Gammon 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: Q34758701.