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Great Brook — Streams 12.5 Miles SSW of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Center Lovell Quadrangle · GNIS 581041
Catalogued on the USGS Center Lovell quadrangle in Oxford County, Maine, Great Brook — a stream — lies 12.5 miles south-southwest of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 581041, Great Brook is recorded as a stream on the USGS Center Lovell quadrangle in Oxford County, Maine (FIPS 23/017). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 04/08/2011.
Coordinates & physical setting
Great Brook sits at 44.24229° N, 70.89896° W (DMS 44°14′32″ N, 70°53′56″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.30923° N, 70.93146° W (DMS 44°18′33″ N, 70°55′53″ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Cold Brook | Center Lovell | 0.3 mi |
| Coffin Brook | Center Lovell | 0.8 mi |
| Beaver Brook | Speckled Mountain | 1.2 mi |
| Waterthrush Brook | Center Lovell | 2.2 mi |
| Willard Brook | Speckled Mountain | 2.4 mi |
| Little Trout Brook | North Waterford | 2.5 mi |
| Boulder Brook | Center Lovell | 2.6 mi |
| Hannah Brook | East Stoneham | 2.9 mi |
| Goodwin Brook | East Stoneham | 2.9 mi |
| Mill Brook | Center Lovell | 3.1 mi |
Features on the USGS Center Lovell Quadrangle
The Center Lovell 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 65 catalogued natural features alongside Great Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Birch Island | Islands | Oxford County, ME | 0.2 mi |
| Cold Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.3 mi |
| Sheep Island | Islands | Oxford County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Pine Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Upper Bay | Bays | Oxford County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Rattlesnake Island | Islands | Oxford County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Gammon Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Coffin Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Bryant Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Mud Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.2 mi |
Historical record
The U.S. Board on Geographic Names recorded a Official (Board Decision) on April 5, 1911 for this name.
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 21-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Great Brook — 12.5 miles south-southwest as the crow flies, on compass bearing SSW.
Best time to visit
Best observed in late spring and early summer when flow is strong and banks are visible. At this latitude (44.242°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 12.5 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at Great Brook track the nearby Birch Island (0.2 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Great Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Birch Island | Islands | Oxford County, ME | 0.2 mi |
| Cold Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.3 mi |
| Sheep Island | Islands | Oxford County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Pine Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Upper Bay | Bays | Oxford County, ME | 0.5 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Great Brook located?
Great Brook is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 12.5 miles south-southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Center Lovell topographic quadrangle.
How far is Great Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 21 minutes, 12.5 miles south-southwest (bearing SSW) 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 581041 on the Center Lovell 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.