Hammel Brook — Streams 48.1 Miles NNW of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Lincoln Pond Quadrangle · GNIS 567538
Catalogued on the USGS Lincoln Pond quadrangle in Oxford County, Maine, Hammel Brook — a stream — lies 48.1 miles north-northwest of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 567538, Hammel Brook is recorded as a stream on the USGS Lincoln Pond quadrangle in Oxford County, Maine (FIPS 23/017). Catalogued in GNIS since 09/30/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Hammel Brook sits at 45.08533° N, 70.99563° W (DMS 45°05′07″ N, 70°59′44″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 45.10005° N, 71.02285° W (DMS 45°06′00″ N, 71°01′22″ 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 Hammel Brook itself. The ones closest to Hammel Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hurricane Brook | Lincoln Pond | 0.8 mi |
| Twin Brook | Lincoln Pond | 1.1 mi |
| North Fork Big Brook | Bosebuck Mountain | 1.6 mi |
| South Hammond Brook | Bosebuck Mountain | 4.1 mi |
| Aldrich Brook | Bosebuck Mountain | 4.5 mi |
| Lost Brook | Lincoln Pond | 5 mi |
| Portage Brook | Lincoln Pond | 5.2 mi |
| Little East Branch Cupsuptic River | Lincoln Pond | 5.6 mi |
| Cold Brook | Wilsons Mills | 6.3 mi |
| South Brook | Kennebago | 6.7 mi |
Features on the USGS Lincoln Pond Quadrangle
The Lincoln Pond 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 13 catalogued natural features alongside Hammel Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hurricane Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Twin Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Little Magalloway River | Streams | Oxford County, NH | 1.1 mi |
| Green Top | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.2 mi |
| Big Buck Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.5 mi |
| Lincoln Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 2.9 mi |
| Lost Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 5 mi |
| Big Falls | Waterfalls | Oxford County, ME | 5 mi |
| Portage Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 5.2 mi |
| Little East Branch Cupsuptic River | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 5.6 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 82-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Hammel Brook — 48.1 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. Being this far north (lat 45.085°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 48.1 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Hammel Brook track the nearby Hurricane Brook stream (0.8 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Hammel Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hurricane Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Twin Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Little Magalloway River | Streams | Oxford County, NH | 1.1 mi |
| Big Brook | Streams | Oxford County, NH | 1.4 mi |
| North Fork Big Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.6 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Hammel Brook located?
Hammel Brook is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 48.1 miles north-northwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Lincoln Pond topographic quadrangle.
How far is Hammel Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 82 minutes, 48.1 miles north-northwest (bearing NNW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Hammel Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Hammel Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 567538 on the Lincoln Pond quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Hammel 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.