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Horseshoe Brook — Streams 15.7 Miles NNE of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Ellis Pond Quadrangle · GNIS 568302
15.7 miles north-northeast of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Ellis Pond topographic quadrangle, Horseshoe Brook is a stream recorded in Oxford County, Maine by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Ellis Pond 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Horseshoe Brook in Oxford County, Maine (FIPS 23/017), classified as a stream in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 568302). Catalogued in GNIS since 09/30/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Horseshoe Brook sits at 44.62506° N, 70.71007° W (DMS 44°37′30″ N, 70°42′36″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.59090° N, 70.66340° W (DMS 44°35′27″ N, 70°39′48″ 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 Horseshoe Brook itself. The ones closest to Horseshoe Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Black Brook | Ellis Pond | 1.2 mi |
| West Branch Ellis River | East Andover | 1.3 mi |
| Meadow Brook | Ellis Pond | 1.5 mi |
| Lone Brook | East Andover | 1.6 mi |
| Sawyer Brook | Andover | 2.4 mi |
| Bog Brook | Ellis Pond | 2.7 mi |
| Abbott Brook | Andover | 2.9 mi |
| Gardner Brook | East Andover | 3 mi |
| Stony Brook | Andover | 4.2 mi |
| Coburn Brook | East Andover | 4.3 mi |
Features on the USGS Ellis Pond Quadrangle
The Ellis Pond 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 24 catalogued natural features alongside Horseshoe Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Ellis Falls | Waterfalls | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Meadow Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Santiago Bog | Swamps | Oxford County, ME | 2.7 mi |
| Bog Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.7 mi |
| Ellis Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 2.9 mi |
| French Island | Islands | Oxford County, ME | 3.2 mi |
| Hedgehog Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 4 mi |
| Roxbury Notch | Gaps | Oxford County, ME | 4 mi |
| Partridge Peak | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 4.1 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 15.7 miles north-northeast (bearing NNE) of Horseshoe Brook. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 27 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 (44.625°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 15.7 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at Horseshoe Brook track the nearby Black Brook stream (1.2 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Horseshoe Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| West Branch Ellis River | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Ellis Falls | Waterfalls | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Meadow Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Lone Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.6 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Horseshoe Brook located?
Horseshoe Brook is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 15.7 miles north-northeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Ellis Pond topographic quadrangle.
How far is Horseshoe Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 27 minutes, 15.7 miles north-northeast (bearing NNE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Horseshoe Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Horseshoe Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 568302 on the Ellis Pond quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Horseshoe 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.