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Jackson Brook — Streams 24.0 Miles SSE of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Casco Quadrangle · GNIS 568729
Catalogued on the USGS Casco quadrangle in Oxford County, Maine, Jackson Brook — a stream — lies 24.0 miles south-southeast of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 568729, Jackson Brook is recorded as a stream on the USGS Casco quadrangle in Oxford County, Maine (FIPS 23/017). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 02/17/2012.
Coordinates & physical setting
Jackson Brook sits at 44.10441° N, 70.54566° W (DMS 44°06′16″ N, 70°32′44″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.11581° N, 70.54948° W (DMS 44°06′57″ N, 70°32′58″ 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 Jackson Brook itself. The ones closest to Jackson Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Knights Brook | Casco | 1.3 mi |
| Sucker Brook | Casco | 1.5 mi |
| Dolly Brook | Casco | 3.2 mi |
| Greely Brook | Casco | 3.3 mi |
| Sargent Brook | Norway | 3.7 mi |
| Lombard Brook | Norway | 3.9 mi |
| College Swamp Brook | Casco | 4.1 mi |
| Town Farm Brook | Norway | 4.3 mi |
| Webber Brook | Norway | 4.4 mi |
| Dead Hole Brook | Casco | 4.7 mi |
Features on the USGS Casco Quadrangle
The Casco 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 46 catalogued natural features alongside Jackson Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Pinnacle | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Saturday Pond | Reservoirs | Oxford County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Harlan Swamp | Swamps | Oxford County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Knights Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Sucker Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Greeley Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Canada Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Coon Road Swamp | Swamps | Oxford County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Dyer Ice Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Big Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.8 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 41-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Jackson Brook — 24.0 miles south-southeast as the crow flies, on compass bearing SSE.
Best time to visit
Best observed in late spring and early summer when flow is strong and banks are visible. At this latitude (44.104°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 24.0 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at Jackson Brook track the nearby The Pinnacle summit (0.5 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Jackson Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Pinnacle | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Saturday Pond | Reservoirs | Oxford County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Harlan Swamp | Swamps | Oxford County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Knights Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Sucker Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Jackson Brook located?
Jackson Brook is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 24.0 miles south-southeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Casco topographic quadrangle.
How far is Jackson Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 41 minutes, 24.0 miles south-southeast (bearing SSE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Jackson Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Jackson Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 568729 on the Casco quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Jackson 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.