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Howard Brook — Streams 16.4 Miles SSW of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Center Lovell Quadrangle · GNIS 581062
Catalogued on the USGS Center Lovell quadrangle in Oxford County, Maine, Howard Brook — a stream — lies 16.4 miles south-southwest of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 581062, Howard Brook is recorded as a stream on the USGS Center Lovell quadrangle in Oxford County, Maine (FIPS 23/017). Catalogued in GNIS since 09/30/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Howard Brook sits at 44.19729° N, 70.95090° W (DMS 44°11′50″ N, 70°57′03″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.21361° N, 70.96417° W (DMS 44°12′49″ N, 70°57′51″ 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 Howard Brook itself. The ones closest to Howard Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bradley Brook | Center Lovell | 1 mi |
| Sucker Brook | Center Lovell | 1.8 mi |
| Mosquito Brook | Center Lovell | 2 mi |
| Colton Brook | Center Lovell | 2.1 mi |
| Boulder Brook | Center Lovell | 3.1 mi |
| Waterthrush Brook | Center Lovell | 3.2 mi |
| Mill Brook | Center Lovell | 3.3 mi |
| Long Meadow Brook | Center Lovell | 3.3 mi |
| Andrews Brook | Center Lovell | 3.4 mi |
| Martin Brook | Center Lovell | 3.4 mi |
Features on the USGS Center Lovell Quadrangle
The Center Lovell 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 65 catalogued natural features alongside Howard Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wiley Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Bradley Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
| Moose Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Noah Eastman Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Pine Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Sucker Brook Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Peaked Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Farrington Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Sucker Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Colton Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.9 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 28-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Howard Brook — 16.4 miles south-southwest as the crow flies, on compass bearing SSW.
Best time to visit
Best observed in late spring and early summer when flow is strong and banks are visible. At this latitude (44.197°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 16.4 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at Howard Brook track the nearby Wiley Mountain summit (0.9 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Howard Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wiley Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Bradley Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
| Moose Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Noah Eastman Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Pine Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.4 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Howard Brook located?
Howard Brook is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 16.4 miles south-southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Center Lovell topographic quadrangle.
How far is Howard Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 28 minutes, 16.4 miles south-southwest (bearing SSW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Howard Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Howard Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 581062 on the Center Lovell quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Howard 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.