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Green Brook — Streams 13.7 Miles S of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS North Waterford Quadrangle · GNIS 581043
13.7 miles south of Chapman Inn, on the USGS North Waterford topographic quadrangle, Green Brook is a stream recorded in Oxford County, Maine by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS North Waterford 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Green Brook in Oxford County, Maine (FIPS 23/017), classified as a stream in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 581043). Catalogued in GNIS since 09/30/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Green Brook sits at 44.20729° N, 70.80368° W (DMS 44°12′26″ N, 70°48′13″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.19222° N, 70.77778° W (DMS 44°11′32″ N, 70°46′40″ 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 Green Brook itself. The ones closest to Green Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Warren Brook | North Waterford | 2.2 mi |
| Mill Brook | North Waterford | 2.2 mi |
| Patterson Brook | North Waterford | 2.8 mi |
| Little Trout Brook | North Waterford | 3.1 mi |
| Keyes Brook | North Waterford | 3.8 mi |
| Andrews Brook | Center Lovell | 4 mi |
| Martin Brook | Center Lovell | 4 mi |
| Mill Brook | Center Lovell | 4.1 mi |
| Waterthrush Brook | Center Lovell | 4.3 mi |
| Boulder Brook | Center Lovell | 4.3 mi |
Features on the USGS North Waterford Quadrangle
The North Waterford 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 57 catalogued natural features alongside Green Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Five Kezar Ponds | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Stone Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Kezar Falls Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Kezar Falls | Waterfalls | Oxford County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Kezar Falls Gorge | Valleys | Oxford County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| McDaniels Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Weymouth Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Weymouth Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Skillings Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Baldpate | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.6 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 13.7 miles south (bearing S) of Green Brook. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 23 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 (44.207°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 13.7 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at Green Brook track the nearby Five Kezar Ponds lake (0.4 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Green Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Five Kezar Ponds | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Stone Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Kezar Falls Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Kezar Falls | Waterfalls | Oxford County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Kezar Falls Gorge | Valleys | Oxford County, ME | 1.2 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Green Brook located?
Green Brook is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 13.7 miles south of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS North Waterford topographic quadrangle.
How far is Green Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 23 minutes, 13.7 miles south (bearing S) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Green Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Green Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 581043 on the North Waterford quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Green 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.