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Icicle Brook — Streams 27.2 Miles N of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Metallak Mountain Quadrangle · GNIS 568548
27.2 miles north of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Metallak Mountain topographic quadrangle, Icicle Brook is a stream recorded in Oxford County, Maine by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Metallak Mountain 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Icicle Brook in Oxford County, Maine (FIPS 23/017), classified as a stream in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 568548). Catalogued in GNIS since 09/30/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Icicle Brook sits at 44.79811° N, 70.81618° W (DMS 44°47′53″ N, 70°48′58″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.79333° N, 70.77833° W (DMS 44°47′36″ N, 70°46′42″ 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 Icicle Brook itself. The ones closest to Icicle Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Metallak Brook | Metallak Mountain | 2.5 mi |
| Metallak Stream | Metallak Mountain | 2.8 mi |
| Bailey Brook | Metallak Mountain | 3.1 mi |
| Rand Brook | Middle Dam | 3.5 mi |
| Birch Brook | Andover | 3.9 mi |
| Clearwater Brook | Andover | 4 mi |
| Mosquito Brook | Metallak Mountain | 4.5 mi |
| Blackcat Brook | Middle Dam | 4.9 mi |
| Mountain Brook | B Pond | 6.6 mi |
| Lost Brook | B Pond | 6.6 mi |
Features on the USGS Metallak Mountain Quadrangle
The Metallak Mountain 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 16 catalogued natural features alongside Icicle Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Metallak Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Metallak Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Bemis Mountain | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 2.4 mi |
| Metallak Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.5 mi |
| Elephant Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.7 mi |
| Metallak Stream | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.8 mi |
| Pine Island | Islands | Oxford County, ME | 3 mi |
| Bailey Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 3.1 mi |
| Bailey Point | Capes | Oxford County, ME | 3.2 mi |
| Upper Richardson Lake | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 3.2 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 27.2 miles north (bearing N) of Icicle Brook. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 47 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 (44.798°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 27.2 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Icicle Brook track the nearby Metallak Mountain summit (1.1 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Icicle Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Metallak Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Metallak Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Bemis Mountain | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 2.4 mi |
| Metallak Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.5 mi |
| Elephant Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.7 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Icicle Brook located?
Icicle Brook is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 27.2 miles north of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Metallak Mountain topographic quadrangle.
How far is Icicle Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 47 minutes, 27.2 miles north (bearing N) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Icicle Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Icicle Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 568548 on the Metallak Mountain quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Icicle 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.