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Knights Brook — Streams 25.2 Miles SSE of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Casco Quadrangle · GNIS 569248
Catalogued on the USGS Casco quadrangle in Oxford County, Maine, Knights Brook — a stream — lies 25.2 miles south-southeast of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 569248, Knights Brook is recorded as a stream on the USGS Casco quadrangle in Oxford County, Maine (FIPS 23/017). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 02/17/2012.
Coordinates & physical setting
Knights Brook sits at 44.09390° N, 70.52347° W (DMS 44°05′38″ N, 70°31′24″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.11486° N, 70.53643° W (DMS 44°06′53″ N, 70°32′11″ 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 Knights Brook itself. The ones closest to Knights Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Sucker Brook | Casco | 0.2 mi |
| Jackson Brook | Casco | 1.3 mi |
| Dolly Brook | Casco | 2.4 mi |
| Greely Brook | Casco | 2.7 mi |
| Jerry Brook | Mechanic Falls | 3.8 mi |
| College Swamp Brook | Casco | 3.8 mi |
| Meadow Brook | Oxford | 4.3 mi |
| Minister Brook | Oxford | 4.5 mi |
| Town Farm Brook | Norway | 4.6 mi |
| Sargent Brook | Norway | 4.7 mi |
Features on the USGS Casco Quadrangle
The Casco 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 46 catalogued natural features alongside Knights Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sucker Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.2 mi |
| Sand Island | Islands | Oxford County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Otisfield Cove | Bays | Oxford County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| The Cape | Capes | Oxford County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Long Point | Capes | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
| Canada Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
| Coon Road Swamp | Swamps | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Goat Island | Islands | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| The Pinnacle | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Jackson Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 43-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Knights Brook — 25.2 miles south-southeast as the crow flies, on compass bearing SSE.
Best time to visit
Best observed in late spring and early summer when flow is strong and banks are visible. At this latitude (44.094°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 25.2 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Knights Brook track the nearby Sucker Brook stream (0.2 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Knights Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sucker Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.2 mi |
| Sand Island | Islands | Oxford County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Otisfield Cove | Bays | Oxford County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| The Cape | Capes | Oxford County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Long Point | Capes | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Knights Brook located?
Knights Brook is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 25.2 miles south-southeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Casco topographic quadrangle.
How far is Knights Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 43 minutes, 25.2 miles south-southeast (bearing SSE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Knights Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Knights Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 569248 on the Casco quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Knights 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.