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Howe Brook — Streams 11.6 Miles NNE of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS East Andover Quadrangle · GNIS 568396
Catalogued on the USGS East Andover quadrangle in Oxford County, Maine, Howe Brook — a stream — lies 11.6 miles north-northeast of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 568396, Howe Brook is recorded as a stream on the USGS East Andover quadrangle in Oxford County, Maine (FIPS 23/017). Catalogued in GNIS since 09/30/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Howe Brook sits at 44.56229° N, 70.70729° W (DMS 44°33′44″ N, 70°42′26″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.54867° N, 70.78035° W (DMS 44°32′55″ N, 70°46′49″ 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 Howe Brook itself. The ones closest to Howe Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Coburn Brook | East Andover | 0.1 mi |
| Gardner Brook | East Andover | 1.7 mi |
| Meadow Brook | East Andover | 2.8 mi |
| Lone Brook | East Andover | 3.5 mi |
| Meadow Brook | East Andover | 4 mi |
| West Branch Ellis River | East Andover | 4 mi |
| Horseshoe Brook | Ellis Pond | 4.3 mi |
| Pond Stream | Bryant Pond | 4.7 mi |
| Meadow Brook | Ellis Pond | 5.5 mi |
| Black Brook | Ellis Pond | 5.6 mi |
Features on the USGS East Andover Quadrangle
The East Andover 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 16 catalogued natural features alongside Howe Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coburn Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.1 mi |
| Gardner Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Farmers Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Whitecap Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.4 mi |
| Coon Hollow | Valleys | Oxford County, ME | 2.7 mi |
| Davis Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 2.8 mi |
| Horseshoe Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 2.8 mi |
| Meadow Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.8 mi |
| Mount Dimmock | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 3.2 mi |
| Lone Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 3.5 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 20-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Howe Brook — 11.6 miles north-northeast as the crow flies, on compass bearing NNE.
Best time to visit
Best observed in late spring and early summer when flow is strong and banks are visible. At this latitude (44.562°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 11.6 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at Howe Brook track the nearby Coburn Brook stream (essentially adjacent) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Howe Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coburn Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.1 mi |
| Gardner Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Farmers Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Whitecap Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.4 mi |
| Coon Hollow | Valleys | Oxford County, ME | 2.7 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Howe Brook located?
Howe Brook is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 11.6 miles north-northeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS East Andover topographic quadrangle.
How far is Howe Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 20 minutes, 11.6 miles north-northeast (bearing NNE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Howe Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Howe Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 568396 on the East Andover quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Howe 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.