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Herrick Brook — Streams 13.3 Miles SSE of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Waterford Flat Quadrangle · GNIS 567966
13.3 miles south-southeast of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Waterford Flat topographic quadrangle, Herrick Brook is a stream recorded in Oxford County, Maine by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Wikidata short description: “river in the United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Waterford Flat 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Herrick Brook in Oxford County, Maine (FIPS 23/017), classified as a stream in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 567966). Catalogued in GNIS since 09/30/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Herrick Brook sits at 44.23979° N, 70.64895° W (DMS 44°14′23″ N, 70°38′56″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.28951° N, 70.67006° W (DMS 44°17′22″ N, 70°40′12″ 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 Herrick Brook itself. The ones closest to Herrick Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Meadow Brook | Waterford Flat | 2.1 mi |
| McIntire Brook | Waterford Flat | 2.1 mi |
| Mills Brook | Waterford Flat | 2.4 mi |
| Hemlock Brook | Waterford Flat | 2.7 mi |
| Hobbs Brook | Waterford Flat | 3.3 mi |
| Swell Brook | Waterford Flat | 3.5 mi |
| Morse Brook | Waterford Flat | 3.6 mi |
| Bogg Brook | Norway | 4.5 mi |
| Sanborn River | Greenwood | 4.8 mi |
| Kingman Brook | Waterford Flat | 5.2 mi |
Features on the USGS Waterford Flat Quadrangle
The Waterford Flat 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 47 catalogued natural features alongside Herrick Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holt Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Newcomb Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Brown Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Page Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| Meadow Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| McIntire Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| Mud Pond | Swamps | Oxford County, ME | 2.2 mi |
| Mills Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.4 mi |
| Pulpit Rock | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.6 mi |
| Hemlock Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.7 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 13.3 miles south-southeast (bearing SSE) of Herrick Brook. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 23 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 (44.240°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 13.3 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at Herrick Brook track the nearby Holt Hill summit (0.9 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Herrick Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holt Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Newcomb Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Brown Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Little Pennesseewassee Pond | Reservoirs | Oxford County, ME | 2 mi |
| Page Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.1 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Herrick Brook located?
Herrick Brook is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 13.3 miles south-southeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Waterford Flat topographic quadrangle.
How far is Herrick Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 23 minutes, 13.3 miles south-southeast (bearing SSE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Herrick Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Herrick Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 567966 on the Waterford Flat quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Herrick 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.
Wikidata: Q34780236.