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Gordon Brook — Streams 23.0 Miles ENE of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Dixfield Quadrangle · GNIS 566964
23.0 miles east-northeast of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Dixfield topographic quadrangle, Gordon Brook is a stream recorded in Oxford County, Maine by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Wikidata short description: “river in the United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Dixfield 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Gordon Brook in Oxford County, Maine (FIPS 23/017), classified as a stream in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 566964). Catalogued in GNIS since 09/30/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Gordon Brook sits at 44.56173° N, 70.37812° W (DMS 44°33′42″ N, 70°22′41″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.56395° N, 70.35867° W (DMS 44°33′50″ N, 70°21′31″ 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 Gordon Brook itself. The ones closest to Gordon Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Beaver Pond Brook | Dixfield | 3.2 mi |
| Hugh Brook | East Dixfield | 3.3 mi |
| Newton Brook | Dixfield | 3.8 mi |
| Staples Brook | Dixfield | 4 mi |
| Upper Stony Brook | Dixfield | 4 mi |
| Aunt Hannah Brook | Dixfield | 4.1 mi |
| Mitchell Brook | Dixfield | 4.1 mi |
| Lower Stony Brook | Dixfield | 4.2 mi |
| Fletcher Brook | East Dixfield | 4.3 mi |
| Spears Stream | Dixfield | 4.5 mi |
Features on the USGS Dixfield Quadrangle
The Dixfield 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 36 catalogued natural features alongside Gordon Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holman Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Newton Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| Siberia Meadows | Other Natural Features | Oxford County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| Grays Mountain | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 2.2 mi |
| Pauls Bluff | Cliffs | Oxford County, ME | 2.9 mi |
| Bull Rock | Pillars | Oxford County, ME | 3 mi |
| Sugarloaf | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 3 mi |
| Beaver Pond Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 3.2 mi |
| Masterman Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 3.3 mi |
| Podunk Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 3.3 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 23.0 miles east-northeast (bearing ENE) of Gordon Brook. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 39 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 (44.562°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 23.0 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at Gordon Brook track the nearby Childs Hill summit (1.0 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Gordon Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Childs Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
| Holman Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Gould Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Colonel Holman Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Science Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.7 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Gordon Brook located?
Gordon Brook is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 23.0 miles east-northeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Dixfield topographic quadrangle.
How far is Gordon Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 39 minutes, 23.0 miles east-northeast (bearing ENE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Gordon Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Gordon Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 566964 on the Dixfield quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Gordon 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: Q34765048.