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Kamankeag Brook — Streams 41.9 Miles N of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Kennebago Quadrangle · GNIS 569040
41.9 miles north of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Kennebago topographic quadrangle, Kamankeag Brook is a stream recorded in Oxford County, Maine by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Wikidata short description: “river in the United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Kennebago 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Kamankeag Brook in Oxford County, Maine (FIPS 23/017), classified as a stream in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 569040). Catalogued in GNIS since 09/30/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Kamankeag Brook sits at 45.01061° N, 70.79424° W (DMS 45°00′38″ N, 70°47′39″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 45.04672° N, 70.73340° W (DMS 45°02′48″ N, 70°44′00″ 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 Kamankeag Brook itself. The ones closest to Kamankeag Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Toothaker Brook Number Two | Kennebago | 1.9 mi |
| Cupsuptic River | Kennebago | 2.7 mi |
| Otter Brook | Oquossoc | 3.3 mi |
| Cold Brook | Kennebago | 3.6 mi |
| Toothaker Brook Number One | Kennebago | 4.1 mi |
| Beaver Brook | Kennebago | 4.1 mi |
| South Brook | Kennebago | 4.5 mi |
| Portage Brook | Lincoln Pond | 6.4 mi |
| Lost Brook | Lincoln Pond | 6.9 mi |
| Deer Mountain Stream | Richardson Pond | 7.7 mi |
Features on the USGS Kennebago Quadrangle
The Kennebago 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 17 catalogued natural features alongside Kamankeag Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cloutman Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Cloutman Ridge | Ridges | Franklin County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Toothaker Brook Number Two | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Ephraim Ridge | Ridges | Franklin County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| Kamankeag Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 2.4 mi |
| Cupsuptic River | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.7 mi |
| Daddys Ridge | Ridges | Oxford County, ME | 3.2 mi |
| Little Falls | Waterfalls | Oxford County, ME | 3.4 mi |
| Cold Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 3.6 mi |
| Toothaker Brook Number One | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 4.1 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 41.9 miles north (bearing N) of Kamankeag Brook. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 72 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. Being this far north (lat 45.011°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 41.9 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Kamankeag Brook track the nearby Cloutman Pond lake (0.5 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Kamankeag Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cloutman Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Cloutman Ridge | Ridges | Franklin County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Whetstone Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Kennebago River | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Toothaker Brook Number Two | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.9 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Kamankeag Brook located?
Kamankeag Brook is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 41.9 miles north of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Kennebago topographic quadrangle.
How far is Kamankeag Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 72 minutes, 41.9 miles north (bearing N) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Kamankeag Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Kamankeag Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 569040 on the Kennebago quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Kamankeag 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.
Wikidata: Q34801492.