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Goff Brook — Streams 17.5 Miles NE of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Rumford Quadrangle · GNIS 566865
17.5 miles northeast of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Rumford topographic quadrangle, Goff Brook is a stream recorded in Oxford County, Maine by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Wikidata short description: “river in Oxford County, Maine, United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Rumford 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Goff Brook in Oxford County, Maine (FIPS 23/017), classified as a stream in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 566865). Catalogued in GNIS since 09/30/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Goff Brook sits at 44.59756° N, 70.56007° W (DMS 44°35′51″ N, 70°33′36″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.60278° N, 70.58778° W (DMS 44°36′10″ N, 70°35′16″ 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 Goff Brook itself. The ones closest to Goff Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Walton Brook | Rumford | 0.5 mi |
| Scotty Brook | Rumford | 2.1 mi |
| Birch Brook | Roxbury | 3 mi |
| Edmunds Bog Brook | Rumford | 3 mi |
| Swift River | Rumford | 3.1 mi |
| Philbrick Brook | Roxbury | 3.6 mi |
| Bean Brook | Rumford | 3.9 mi |
| Walker Brook | Roxbury | 4.3 mi |
| Paddy Meadow Brook | Dixfield | 4.3 mi |
| Logan Brook | Rumford | 4.8 mi |
Features on the USGS Rumford Quadrangle
The Rumford 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 28 catalogued natural features alongside Goff Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walton Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Mitchell Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Swift River Reservoir | Reservoirs | Oxford County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Thompson Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Scotty Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| Carr Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| Lake Mountain | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 2.6 mi |
| Halfmoon Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 3 mi |
| Edmunds Bog Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 3 mi |
| Swains Notch | Gaps | Oxford County, ME | 3.1 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 17.5 miles northeast (bearing NE) of Goff Brook. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 30 minutes — comfortably inside a half-day outing window after breakfast.
Best time to visit
Best observed in late spring and early summer when flow is strong and banks are visible. At this latitude (44.598°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 17.5 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at Goff Brook track the nearby Walton Brook stream (0.5 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Goff Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walton Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Mitchell Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Swift River Reservoir | Reservoirs | Oxford County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Thompson Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Scotty Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.1 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Goff Brook located?
Goff Brook is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 17.5 miles northeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Rumford topographic quadrangle.
How far is Goff Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 30 minutes, 17.5 miles northeast (bearing NE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Goff Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Goff Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 566865 on the Rumford quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Goff 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: Q34763973.