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Great Brook — Streams 8.3 Miles NNW of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Puzzle Mountain Quadrangle · GNIS 567121
Catalogued on the USGS Puzzle Mountain quadrangle in Oxford County, Maine, Great Brook — a stream — lies 8.3 miles north-northwest of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 567121, Great Brook is recorded as a stream on the USGS Puzzle Mountain quadrangle in Oxford County, Maine (FIPS 23/017). Catalogued in GNIS since 09/30/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Great Brook sits at 44.52117° N, 70.82757° W (DMS 44°31′16″ N, 70°49′39″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.53750° N, 70.78444° W (DMS 44°32′15″ N, 70°47′04″ 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 Great Brook itself. The ones closest to Great Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Branch Brook | Puzzle Mountain | 1.2 mi |
| Simons Brook | Bethel | 2.2 mi |
| Chase Hill Brook | Puzzle Mountain | 2.6 mi |
| Bear River | Bethel | 3.2 mi |
| Stony Brook | Bethel | 3.2 mi |
| Eames Brook | Gilead | 3.4 mi |
| Barkers Brook | Bethel | 3.9 mi |
| Wight Brook | Puzzle Mountain | 3.9 mi |
| Sargent Brook | Old Speck Mountain | 4.4 mi |
| Bull Branch | Gilead | 4.4 mi |
Features on the USGS Puzzle Mountain Quadrangle
The Puzzle Mountain 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 15 catalogued natural features alongside Great Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Branch Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Bald Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Chase Hill Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.6 mi |
| Puzzle Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.6 mi |
| Jims Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 2.8 mi |
| Bean Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 3.5 mi |
| Plumbago Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 3.8 mi |
| Wight Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 3.9 mi |
| Little Puzzle Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 4 mi |
| Dresser Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 4.5 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 14-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Great Brook — 8.3 miles north-northwest as the crow flies, on compass bearing NNW.
Best time to visit
Best observed in late spring and early summer when flow is strong and banks are visible. At this latitude (44.521°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. The 8.3-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 Great Brook track the nearby Branch Brook stream (1.2 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Great Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Branch Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Bald Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Simons Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.2 mi |
| Stowe Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.5 mi |
| Chase Hill Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.6 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Great Brook located?
Great Brook is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 8.3 miles north-northwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Puzzle Mountain topographic quadrangle.
How far is Great Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 14 minutes, 8.3 miles north-northwest (bearing NNW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Great Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Great Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 567121 on the Puzzle Mountain quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Great 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.