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Greenwood Brook — Streams 22.7 Miles NNW of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS B Pond Quadrangle · GNIS 567305
Within Oxford County, Maine, on the USGS B Pond quadrangle, the stream known as Greenwood Brook sits 22.7 miles north-northwest of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Oxford County, Maine, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Greenwood Brook as a stream on the B Pond topographic quadrangle (FIPS 23/017), under Feature ID 567305. Catalogued in GNIS since 09/30/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Greenwood Brook sits at 44.71922° N, 70.92230° W (DMS 44°43′09″ N, 70°55′20″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.68750° N, 70.89972° W (DMS 44°41′15″ N, 70°53′59″ 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 Greenwood Brook itself. The ones closest to Greenwood Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Red Brook | B Pond | 1 mi |
| Lost Brook | B Pond | 1.1 mi |
| Mountain Brook | B Pond | 1.4 mi |
| Campbell Brook | B Pond | 1.8 mi |
| Lou Ann Brook | B Pond | 3.1 mi |
| Swift Cambridge River | B Pond | 3.2 mi |
| Blackcat Brook | Middle Dam | 3.4 mi |
| Bailey Brook | Metallak Mountain | 4.4 mi |
| Dead Cambridge River | Umbagog Lake South | 4.7 mi |
| Cedar Brook | B Pond | 5.1 mi |
Features on the USGS B Pond Quadrangle
The B Pond 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 20 catalogued natural features alongside Greenwood Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Red Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
| Lost Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Mountain Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Campbell Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| C Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 2 mi |
| Rabbit Knoll | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.3 mi |
| B Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 2.5 mi |
| Spruce Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.7 mi |
| Lou Ann Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 3.1 mi |
| Swift Cambridge River | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 3.2 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing NNW out of Bethel for 22.7 miles (north-northwest) and you reach Greenwood Brook; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 39 minutes.
Best time to visit
Best observed in late spring and early summer when flow is strong and banks are visible. At this latitude (44.719°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 22.7 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at Greenwood Brook track the nearby Red Brook stream (1.0 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Greenwood Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Red Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
| Lost Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Mountain Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Campbell Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| C Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 2 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Greenwood Brook located?
Greenwood Brook is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 22.7 miles north-northwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS B Pond topographic quadrangle.
How far is Greenwood Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 39 minutes, 22.7 miles north-northwest (bearing NNW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Greenwood Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Greenwood Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 567305 on the B Pond quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Greenwood 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.