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Little Abbott Brook — Streams 39.0 Miles NNW of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Wilsons Mills Quadrangle · GNIS 569653
Catalogued on the USGS Wilsons Mills quadrangle in Oxford County, Maine, Little Abbott Brook — a stream — lies 39.0 miles north-northwest of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “stream in Coos County, NH, and Oxford County, ME that is tributary to the Magalloway River”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 569653, Little Abbott Brook is recorded as a stream on the USGS Wilsons Mills quadrangle in Oxford County, Maine (FIPS 23/017). Catalogued in GNIS since 09/30/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Little Abbott Brook sits at 44.94227° N, 71.02980° W (DMS 44°56′32″ N, 71°01′47″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.98000° N, 71.03306° W (DMS 44°58′48″ N, 71°01′59″ 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 Little Abbott Brook itself. The ones closest to Little Abbott Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Sanderson Brook | Wilsons Mills | 0.8 mi |
| Bog Brook | Wilsons Mills | 2.7 mi |
| Meadow Brook | Wilsons Mills | 3.2 mi |
| Beaver Brook | Richardson Pond | 3.5 mi |
| Cold Brook | Wilsons Mills | 3.7 mi |
| Barney Brook | Richardson Pond | 3.7 mi |
| Aldrich Brook | Bosebuck Mountain | 5.6 mi |
| Beaver Brook | Richardson Pond | 5.7 mi |
| Deer Mountain Stream | Richardson Pond | 5.7 mi |
| Fish Pond Brook | Richardson Pond | 5.8 mi |
Features on the USGS Wilsons Mills Quadrangle
The Wilsons Mills 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 35 catalogued natural features alongside Little Abbott Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abbott Brook | Streams | Oxford County, NH | 0.3 mi |
| Sanderson Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Parker Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Halfmoon Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.8 mi |
| Bennett Brook | Streams | Oxford County, NH | 1.9 mi |
| Aziscohos Lake | Reservoirs | Oxford County, ME | 2.2 mi |
| Aziscohos Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.4 mi |
| Washburn Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2.5 mi |
| Bog Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.7 mi |
| Lamb Valley Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2.9 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 67-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Little Abbott Brook — 39.0 miles north-northwest as the crow flies, on compass bearing NNW.
Best time to visit
Best observed in late spring and early summer when flow is strong and banks are visible. Being this far north (lat 44.942°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 39.0 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Little Abbott Brook track the nearby Abbott Brook stream (0.3 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Little Abbott Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abbott Brook | Streams | Oxford County, NH | 0.3 mi |
| Sanderson Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Aziscohos Falls (historical) | Waterfalls | Oxford County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Sunday Pond (historical) | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Parker Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.7 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Little Abbott Brook located?
Little Abbott Brook is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 39.0 miles north-northwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Wilsons Mills topographic quadrangle.
How far is Little Abbott Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 67 minutes, 39.0 miles north-northwest (bearing NNW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Little Abbott Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Little Abbott Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 569653 on the Wilsons Mills quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Little Abbott 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: Q34630491.