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Keyes Brook — Streams 17.2 Miles S of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS North Waterford Quadrangle · GNIS 581076
17.2 miles south of Chapman Inn, on the USGS North Waterford topographic quadrangle, Keyes 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 North Waterford 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Keyes Brook in Oxford County, Maine (FIPS 23/017), classified as a stream in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 581076). Catalogued in GNIS since 08/27/2002.
Coordinates & physical setting
Keyes Brook sits at 44.15896° N, 70.84173° W (DMS 44°09′32″ N, 70°50′30″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.15028° N, 70.82778° W (DMS 44°09′01″ N, 70°49′40″ 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 Keyes Brook itself. The ones closest to Keyes Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Cold Brook | North Waterford | 0.8 mi |
| Patterson Brook | North Waterford | 1.1 mi |
| Alder Brook | Center Lovell | 2.6 mi |
| Andrews Brook | Center Lovell | 3.1 mi |
| Martin Brook | Center Lovell | 3.1 mi |
| Mill Brook | Center Lovell | 3.4 mi |
| Duck Pond Brook | North Waterford | 3.7 mi |
| Green Brook | North Waterford | 3.8 mi |
| Boulder Brook | Center Lovell | 4 mi |
| Powers Brook | North Waterford | 4.1 mi |
Features on the USGS North Waterford Quadrangle
The North Waterford 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 57 catalogued natural features alongside Keyes Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edgecomb Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Clough Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Howard Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Cold Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Patterson Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Perry Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Eastman Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Foster Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Keyes Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Evans Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.6 mi |
Historical record
The U.S. Board on Geographic Names recorded a Official (Board Decision) on January 1, 2005 for this name.
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 17.2 miles south (bearing S) of Keyes Brook. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 29 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 (44.159°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 17.2 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at Keyes Brook track the nearby Edgecomb Hill summit (0.4 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Keyes Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edgecomb Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Clough Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Howard Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Cold Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Patterson Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Keyes Brook located?
Keyes Brook is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 17.2 miles south of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS North Waterford topographic quadrangle.
How far is Keyes Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 29 minutes, 17.2 miles south (bearing S) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Keyes Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Keyes Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 581076 on the North Waterford quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Keyes 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: Q35408152.