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Goose Eye Brook — Streams 10.5 Miles NW of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Old Speck Mountain Quadrangle · GNIS 566911
Catalogued on the USGS Old Speck Mountain quadrangle in Oxford County, Maine, Goose Eye Brook — a stream — lies 10.5 miles northwest of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 566911, Goose Eye Brook is recorded as a stream on the USGS Old Speck Mountain quadrangle in Oxford County, Maine (FIPS 23/017). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 04/02/2019.
Coordinates & physical setting
Goose Eye Brook sits at 44.51717° N, 70.93151° W (DMS 44°31′02″ N, 70°55′53″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.50552° N, 70.98089° W (DMS 44°30′20″ N, 70°58′51″ 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 Goose Eye Brook itself. The ones closest to Goose Eye Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Sargent Brook | Old Speck Mountain | 0.7 mi |
| Miles Notch Brook | Old Speck Mountain | 1 mi |
| Bull Branch | Gilead | 1.6 mi |
| Pond Brook | Old Speck Mountain | 2.3 mi |
| Eames Brook | Gilead | 2.5 mi |
| South Branch Sunday River | Gilead | 2.7 mi |
| Paine Brook | Old Speck Mountain | 4.1 mi |
| Simons Brook | Bethel | 4.2 mi |
| Morse Brook | Old Speck Mountain | 4.2 mi |
| Wight Brook | Puzzle Mountain | 4.7 mi |
Features on the USGS Old Speck Mountain Quadrangle
The Old Speck Mountain 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 36 catalogued natural features alongside Goose Eye Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sargent Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Miles Notch Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
| Riley Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Sargent Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Pond Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.3 mi |
| Slide Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.4 mi |
| Miles Notch | Gaps | Oxford County, ME | 2.6 mi |
| South Peak | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.6 mi |
| Fulling Mill Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.7 mi |
| Sunday River Whitecap | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.8 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 18-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Goose Eye Brook — 10.5 miles northwest as the crow flies, on compass bearing NW.
Best time to visit
Best observed in late spring and early summer when flow is strong and banks are visible. At this latitude (44.517°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 10.5 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at Goose Eye Brook track the nearby Sargent Brook stream (0.7 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Goose Eye Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sargent Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Miles Notch Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
| Riley Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Bull Branch | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Sargent Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.9 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Goose Eye Brook located?
Goose Eye Brook is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 10.5 miles northwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Old Speck Mountain topographic quadrangle.
How far is Goose Eye Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 18 minutes, 10.5 miles northwest (bearing NW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Goose Eye Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Goose Eye Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 566911 on the Old Speck Mountain quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Goose Eye 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.