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Kedar Brook — Streams 15.9 Miles SSE of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Waterford Flat Quadrangle · GNIS 569052
15.9 miles south-southeast of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Waterford Flat topographic quadrangle, Kedar Brook is a stream recorded in Oxford County, Maine by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Wikidata short description: “stream in Oxford County, Maine, United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Waterford Flat 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Kedar Brook in Oxford County, Maine (FIPS 23/017), classified as a stream in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 569052). Catalogued in GNIS since 09/30/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Kedar Brook sits at 44.18090° N, 70.71312° W (DMS 44°10′51″ N, 70°42′47″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.20861° N, 70.73917° W (DMS 44°12′31″ N, 70°44′21″ 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 Kedar Brook itself. The ones closest to Kedar Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Kingman Brook | Waterford Flat | 0.5 mi |
| Mutiny Brook | Waterford Flat | 1.5 mi |
| Morse Brook | Waterford Flat | 1.6 mi |
| Mill Brook | Waterford Flat | 1.7 mi |
| Scoggins Brook | Waterford Flat | 1.8 mi |
| Mills Brook | Waterford Flat | 2.8 mi |
| McIntire Brook | Waterford Flat | 3.3 mi |
| Meadow Brook | Waterford Flat | 3.3 mi |
| Hemlock Brook | Waterford Flat | 3.4 mi |
| Swell Brook | Waterford Flat | 4.1 mi |
Features on the USGS Waterford Flat Quadrangle
The Waterford Flat 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 47 catalogued natural features alongside Kedar Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Keoka Lake | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Kingman Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Mount Tire'm | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Stanwood Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Coolidge Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Town Farm Swamp | Swamps | Oxford County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Mutiny Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Morse Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Bear Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Mill Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.7 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 15.9 miles south-southeast (bearing SSE) of Kedar Brook. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 27 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 (44.181°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 15.9 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at Kedar Brook track the nearby Keoka Lake (0.4 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Kedar Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Keoka Lake | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Kingman Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Mount Tire'm | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Stanwood Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Coolidge Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.2 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Kedar Brook located?
Kedar Brook is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 15.9 miles south-southeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Waterford Flat topographic quadrangle.
How far is Kedar Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 27 minutes, 15.9 miles south-southeast (bearing SSE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Kedar Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Kedar Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 569052 on the Waterford Flat quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Kedar 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: Q35385949.