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Kendall Brook — Streams 0.6 Miles NE of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Bethel Quadrangle · GNIS 581074
Catalogued on the USGS Bethel quadrangle in Oxford County, Maine, Kendall Brook — a stream — lies 0.6 miles northeast of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “stream in Oxford County, Maine, United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 581074, Kendall Brook is recorded as a stream on the USGS Bethel quadrangle in Oxford County, Maine (FIPS 23/017). Catalogued in GNIS since 09/30/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Kendall Brook sits at 44.41145° N, 70.78090° W (DMS 44°24′41″ N, 70°46′51″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.35118° N, 70.71340° W (DMS 44°21′04″ N, 70°42′48″ 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 Kendall Brook itself. The ones closest to Kendall Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Alder River | Bethel | 0.3 mi |
| Mill Brook | Bethel | 1 mi |
| Chandler Brook | Bethel | 1.5 mi |
| Twitchell Brook | Bethel | 1.6 mi |
| Chapman Brook | Bethel | 2.7 mi |
| Beaver Brook | Bryant Pond | 3.1 mi |
| Lanes Brook | Bethel | 3.1 mi |
| Sunday River | Bethel | 3.2 mi |
| Wild Brook | East Stoneham | 4.1 mi |
| Barkers Brook | Bethel | 4.2 mi |
Features on the USGS Bethel Quadrangle
The Bethel 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 24 catalogued natural features alongside Kendall Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alder River | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.3 mi |
| Hastings Island | Islands | Oxford County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Mill Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
| Pine Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Bond Island | Islands | Oxford County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Chandler Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Paradise Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Twitchell Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Robinson Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.3 mi |
| Chapman Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.7 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 1-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Kendall Brook — 0.6 miles northeast as the crow flies, on compass bearing NE.
Best time to visit
Best observed in late spring and early summer when flow is strong and banks are visible. At this latitude (44.411°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. The 0.6-mile drive from Chapman Inn makes it practical for a half-day outing — you can check conditions in the morning and still turn back if the weather closes in. Conditions at Kendall Brook track the nearby Alder River stream (0.3 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Kendall Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alder River | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.3 mi |
| Hastings Island | Islands | Oxford County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Mill Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
| Pine Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Bond Island | Islands | Oxford County, ME | 1.4 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Kendall Brook located?
Kendall Brook is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 0.6 miles northeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Bethel topographic quadrangle.
How far is Kendall Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 1 minutes, 0.6 miles northeast (bearing NE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Kendall Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Kendall Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 581074 on the Bethel quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Kendall 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: Q35399530.