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Hemlock Brook — Streams 12.9 Miles SSE of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Waterford Flat Quadrangle · GNIS 1908047
Within Oxford County, Maine, on the USGS Waterford Flat quadrangle, the stream known as Hemlock Brook sits 12.9 miles south-southeast of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Oxford County, Maine, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Hemlock Brook as a stream on the Waterford Flat topographic quadrangle (FIPS 23/017), under Feature ID 1908047. Catalogued in GNIS since 05/07/2001.
Coordinates & physical setting
Hemlock Brook sits at 44.22896° N, 70.70145° W (DMS 44°13′44″ N, 70°42′05″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.21389° N, 70.70444° W (DMS 44°12′50″ N, 70°42′16″ 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 Hemlock Brook itself. The ones closest to Hemlock Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| McIntire Brook | Waterford Flat | 0.8 mi |
| Hobbs Brook | Waterford Flat | 1.1 mi |
| Swell Brook | Waterford Flat | 1.2 mi |
| Mills Brook | Waterford Flat | 1.5 mi |
| Meadow Brook | Waterford Flat | 2.4 mi |
| Morse Brook | Waterford Flat | 2.5 mi |
| Herrick Brook | Waterford Flat | 2.7 mi |
| Kingman Brook | Waterford Flat | 3.2 mi |
| Kedar Brook | Waterford Flat | 3.4 mi |
| Warren Brook | North Waterford | 3.8 mi |
Features on the USGS Waterford Flat Quadrangle
The Waterford Flat 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 47 catalogued natural features alongside Hemlock Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Papoose Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Page Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| McIntire Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Pulpit Rock | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Hemlock Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
| Hobbs Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Swell Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Brown Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Mills Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Newcomb Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing SSE out of Bethel for 12.9 miles (south-southeast) and you reach Hemlock Brook; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 22 minutes.
Best time to visit
Best observed in late spring and early summer when flow is strong and banks are visible. At this latitude (44.229°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 12.9 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at Hemlock Brook track the nearby Papoose Pond lake (0.6 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Hemlock Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Papoose Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Page Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| McIntire Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Pulpit Rock | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Hemlock Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Hemlock Brook located?
Hemlock Brook is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 12.9 miles south-southeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Waterford Flat topographic quadrangle.
How far is Hemlock Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 22 minutes, 12.9 miles south-southeast (bearing SSE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Hemlock Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Hemlock Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 1908047 on the Waterford Flat quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Hemlock 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.