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Lary Brook — Streams 10.6 Miles W of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Shelburne Quadrangle · GNIS 581089
Catalogued on the USGS Shelburne quadrangle in Oxford County, Maine, Lary Brook — a stream — lies 10.6 miles west of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 581089, Lary Brook is recorded as a stream on the USGS Shelburne quadrangle in Oxford County, Maine (FIPS 23/017). Catalogued in GNIS since 09/30/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Lary Brook sits at 44.39867° N, 71.00341° W (DMS 44°23′55″ N, 71°00′12″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.46895° N, 70.99619° W (DMS 44°28′08″ N, 70°59′46″ 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 Lary Brook itself. The ones closest to Lary Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| French Brook | Gilead | 0.3 mi |
| Twitchell Brook | Gilead | 0.6 mi |
| Gammon Brook | Gilead | 1.4 mi |
| Little Lary Brook | Speckled Mountain | 2 mi |
| Evans Brook | Speckled Mountain | 3 mi |
| Wheeler Brook | Gilead | 3.5 mi |
| Bog Brook | Gilead | 3.6 mi |
| Whites Brook | Gilead | 3.9 mi |
| Morrison Brook | Speckled Mountain | 3.9 mi |
| Mud Brook | Speckled Mountain | 4.9 mi |
Features on the USGS Shelburne Quadrangle
The Shelburne 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 47 catalogued natural features alongside Lary Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hark Hill | Summits | Coos County, NH | 0.9 mi |
| Ingalls Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Connor Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Wheeler Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 1.4 mi |
| Crows Nest | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.5 mi |
| Moose Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 1.6 mi |
| Evans Island | Islands | Coos County, NH | 1.9 mi |
| Stock Farm Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 2.5 mi |
| Judson Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 2.6 mi |
| Artist Rock | Summits | Coos County, NH | 3.1 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 18-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Lary Brook — 10.6 miles west as the crow flies, on compass bearing W.
Best time to visit
Best observed in late spring and early summer when flow is strong and banks are visible. At this latitude (44.399°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 10.6 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at Lary Brook track the nearby French Brook stream (0.3 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Lary Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| French Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.3 mi |
| Lary Island | Islands | Oxford County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Twitchell Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Hark Hill | Summits | Coos County, NH | 0.9 mi |
| Twin Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.9 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Lary Brook located?
Lary Brook is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 10.6 miles west of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Shelburne topographic quadrangle.
How far is Lary Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 18 minutes, 10.6 miles west (bearing W) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Lary Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Lary Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 581089 on the Shelburne quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Lary 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.