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Gardner Brook — Streams 12.7 Miles NNE of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS East Andover Quadrangle · GNIS 566696
Within Oxford County, Maine, on the USGS East Andover quadrangle, the stream known as Gardner Brook sits 12.7 miles north-northeast of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “river in Oxford County, Maine, United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Oxford County, Maine, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Gardner Brook as a stream on the East Andover topographic quadrangle (FIPS 23/017), under Feature ID 566696. Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 04/02/2019.
Coordinates & physical setting
Gardner Brook sits at 44.58312° N, 70.72563° W (DMS 44°34′59″ N, 70°43′32″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.59167° N, 70.80096° W (DMS 44°35′30″ N, 70°48′03″ 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 Gardner Brook itself. The ones closest to Gardner Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Howe Brook | East Andover | 1.7 mi |
| Coburn Brook | East Andover | 1.7 mi |
| Lone Brook | East Andover | 1.8 mi |
| West Branch Ellis River | East Andover | 2.4 mi |
| Horseshoe Brook | Ellis Pond | 3 mi |
| Black Brook | Ellis Pond | 4.2 mi |
| Meadow Brook | Ellis Pond | 4.4 mi |
| Sawyer Brook | Andover | 4.5 mi |
| Meadow Brook | East Andover | 4.5 mi |
| Abbott Brook | Andover | 4.5 mi |
Features on the USGS East Andover Quadrangle
The East Andover 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 16 catalogued natural features alongside Gardner Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farmers Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Howe Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Coburn Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Lone Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| West Branch Ellis River | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.4 mi |
| Horseshoe Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 2.9 mi |
| Whitecap Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 3.3 mi |
| Coon Hollow | Valleys | Oxford County, ME | 3.9 mi |
| Black Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 4.3 mi |
| Davis Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 4.5 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing NNE out of Bethel for 12.7 miles (north-northeast) and you reach Gardner Brook; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 22 minutes.
Best time to visit
Best observed in late spring and early summer when flow is strong and banks are visible. At this latitude (44.583°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 12.7 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at Gardner Brook track the nearby Farmers Hill summit (1.4 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Gardner Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farmers Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Howe Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Coburn Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Lone Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Lone Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.9 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Gardner Brook located?
Gardner Brook is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 12.7 miles north-northeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS East Andover topographic quadrangle.
How far is Gardner Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 22 minutes, 12.7 miles north-northeast (bearing NNE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Gardner Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Gardner Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 566696 on the East Andover quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Gardner 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: Q34759368.