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Hayford Brook — Streams 24.9 Miles E of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Buckfield Quadrangle · GNIS 567822
24.9 miles east of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Buckfield topographic quadrangle, Hayford Brook is a stream recorded in Oxford County, Maine by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Buckfield 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Hayford Brook in Oxford County, Maine (FIPS 23/017), classified as a stream in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 567822). Catalogued in GNIS since 09/30/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Hayford Brook sits at 44.35035° N, 70.28978° W (DMS 44°21′01″ N, 70°17′23″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.35000° N, 70.32139° W (DMS 44°21′00″ N, 70°19′17″ 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 Hayford Brook itself. The ones closest to Hayford Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Mitchell Brook | Buckfield | 2.9 mi |
| Drew Brook | Buckfield | 3.8 mi |
| Bunganock Brook | Buckfield | 4 mi |
| Thompson Brook | Canton | 4.9 mi |
| Swan Pond Brook | Buckfield | 5.1 mi |
| West Branch Nezinscot River | Buckfield | 5.4 mi |
| East Branch Nezinscot River | Buckfield | 5.4 mi |
| Sparrow Brook | Canton | 5.5 mi |
| Bog Brook | Worthley Pond | 6.1 mi |
| Basin Falls Brook | West Sumner | 6.1 mi |
Features on the USGS Buckfield Quadrangle
The Buckfield 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 35 catalogued natural features alongside Hayford Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Little Bear Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 0.2 mi |
| Bear Pond | Reservoirs | Oxford County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Bear Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Hayford Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| The Pinnacle | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Hutchinson Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2 mi |
| Irish Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| Mitchell Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.9 mi |
| Swan Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 3.2 mi |
| Deacon Pinnacle | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 3.2 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 24.9 miles east (bearing E) of Hayford Brook. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 43 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 (44.350°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 24.9 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at Hayford Brook track the nearby Little Bear Pond lake (0.2 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Hayford Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Little Bear Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 0.2 mi |
| Bear Pond | Reservoirs | Oxford County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Bear Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Hayford Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Little Bear Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.8 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Hayford Brook located?
Hayford Brook is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 24.9 miles east of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Buckfield topographic quadrangle.
How far is Hayford Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 43 minutes, 24.9 miles east (bearing E) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Hayford Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Hayford Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 567822 on the Buckfield quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Hayford 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.