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Jerry Brook — Streams 28.9 Miles SSE of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Mechanic Falls Quadrangle · GNIS 568806
28.9 miles south-southeast of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Mechanic Falls topographic quadrangle, Jerry Brook is a stream recorded in Oxford County, Maine by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Mechanic Falls 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Jerry Brook in Oxford County, Maine (FIPS 23/017), classified as a stream in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 568806). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 02/17/2012.
Coordinates & physical setting
Jerry Brook sits at 44.04266° N, 70.49768° W (DMS 44°02′34″ N, 70°29′52″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.05952° N, 70.51200° W (DMS 44°03′34″ N, 70°30′43″ 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 Jerry Brook itself. The ones closest to Jerry Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Dolly Brook | Casco | 2 mi |
| Greely Brook | Casco | 2.4 mi |
| College Swamp Brook | Casco | 3.1 mi |
| Sucker Brook | Casco | 3.6 mi |
| Knights Brook | Casco | 3.8 mi |
| Jackson Brook | Casco | 4.9 mi |
| Dead Hole Brook | Casco | 5.3 mi |
| Minister Brook | Oxford | 6.5 mi |
| Meadow Brook | Oxford | 6.6 mi |
| Willow Brook | Oxford | 7.8 mi |
Features on the USGS Mechanic Falls Quadrangle
The Mechanic Falls 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 48 catalogued natural features alongside Jerry Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wacipi Island | Islands | Oxford County, ME | 0.3 mi |
| Edwards Cove | Bays | Cumberland County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Crescent Island | Islands | Oxford County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Birch Island | Islands | Oxford County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Squirrel Island | Islands | Oxford County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Turtle Island | Islands | Oxford County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Abrams Point | Capes | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Megquier Island | Islands | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Parsons Point | Capes | Cumberland County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Potash Cove | Bays | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.8 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 28.9 miles south-southeast (bearing SSE) of Jerry Brook. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 50 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 (44.043°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 28.9 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Jerry Brook track the nearby Wacipi Island (0.3 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Jerry Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wacipi Island | Islands | Oxford County, ME | 0.3 mi |
| Edwards Cove | Bays | Cumberland County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Crescent Island | Islands | Oxford County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Birch Island | Islands | Oxford County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Squirrel Island | Islands | Oxford County, ME | 0.7 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Jerry Brook located?
Jerry Brook is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 28.9 miles south-southeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Mechanic Falls topographic quadrangle.
How far is Jerry Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 50 minutes, 28.9 miles south-southeast (bearing SSE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Jerry Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Jerry Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 568806 on the Mechanic Falls quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Jerry 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.