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Hannah Brook — Streams 9.6 Miles SSW of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS East Stoneham Quadrangle · GNIS 581046
9.6 miles south-southwest of Chapman Inn, on the USGS East Stoneham topographic quadrangle, Hannah Brook is a stream recorded in Oxford County, Maine by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS East Stoneham 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Hannah Brook in Oxford County, Maine (FIPS 23/017), classified as a stream in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 581046). Catalogued in GNIS since 09/30/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Hannah Brook sits at 44.27757° N, 70.86618° W (DMS 44°16′39″ N, 70°51′58″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.29944° N, 70.87444° W (DMS 44°17′58″ N, 70°52′28″ 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 Hannah Brook itself. The ones closest to Hannah Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Goodwin Brook | East Stoneham | 0.1 mi |
| Bartlett Brook | East Stoneham | 1.4 mi |
| Meadow Brook | East Stoneham | 1.4 mi |
| Beaver Brook | Speckled Mountain | 2 mi |
| Red Rock Brook | Speckled Mountain | 2.2 mi |
| Willard Brook | Speckled Mountain | 2.2 mi |
| Shirley Brook | Speckled Mountain | 2.5 mi |
| Coffin Brook | Center Lovell | 2.8 mi |
| Great Brook | Center Lovell | 2.9 mi |
| Cold Brook | Center Lovell | 3.2 mi |
Features on the USGS East Stoneham Quadrangle
The East Stoneham 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 49 catalogued natural features alongside Hannah Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goodwin Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.1 mi |
| Virginia Lake | Reservoirs | Oxford County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Cecil Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Pine Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
| Bartlett Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Meadow Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Number Eight Pond | Swamps | Oxford County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Keewaydin Lake | Reservoirs | Oxford County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Albany Notch | Gaps | Oxford County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| Albany Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.2 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 9.6 miles south-southwest (bearing SSW) of Hannah Brook. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 16 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 (44.278°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. The 9.6-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 Hannah Brook track the nearby Goodwin Brook stream (essentially adjacent) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Hannah Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goodwin Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.1 mi |
| Virginia Lake | Reservoirs | Oxford County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Isaiah Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Cecil Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Pine Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Hannah Brook located?
Hannah Brook is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 9.6 miles south-southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS East Stoneham topographic quadrangle.
How far is Hannah Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 16 minutes, 9.6 miles south-southwest (bearing SSW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Hannah Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Hannah Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 581046 on the East Stoneham quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Hannah 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.