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Little Lary Brook — Streams 10.3 Miles WSW of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Speckled Mountain Quadrangle · GNIS 581096
Within Oxford County, Maine, on the USGS Speckled Mountain quadrangle, the stream known as Little Lary Brook sits 10.3 miles west-southwest of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “stream in Oxford County, Maine, United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Oxford County, Maine, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Little Lary Brook as a stream on the Speckled Mountain topographic quadrangle (FIPS 23/017), under Feature ID 581096. Catalogued in GNIS since 09/30/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Little Lary Brook sits at 44.37090° N, 70.99119° W (DMS 44°22′15″ N, 70°59′28″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.36028° N, 70.95167° W (DMS 44°21′37″ N, 70°57′06″ 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 Lary Brook itself. The ones closest to Little Lary Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Evans Brook | Speckled Mountain | 1 mi |
| Gammon Brook | Gilead | 1.4 mi |
| Twitchell Brook | Gilead | 1.9 mi |
| Morrison Brook | Speckled Mountain | 1.9 mi |
| French Brook | Gilead | 2 mi |
| Lary Brook | Shelburne | 2 mi |
| Mud Brook | Speckled Mountain | 2.9 mi |
| Wheeler Brook | Gilead | 3.5 mi |
| Bog Brook | Gilead | 3.7 mi |
| Stony Brook | Speckled Mountain | 4 mi |
Features on the USGS Speckled Mountain Quadrangle
The Speckled Mountain 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 37 catalogued natural features alongside Little Lary Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Roost | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Evans Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
| Morrison Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Peabody Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.3 mi |
| Mount Hastings | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.4 mi |
| Kees Falls | Waterfalls | Oxford County, ME | 2.9 mi |
| Mud Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.9 mi |
| Gammon Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 3.4 mi |
| Caribou Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 3.7 mi |
| Caribou Spring | Springs | Oxford County, ME | 3.7 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing WSW out of Bethel for 10.3 miles (west-southwest) and you reach Little Lary Brook; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 18 minutes.
Best time to visit
Best observed in late spring and early summer when flow is strong and banks are visible. At this latitude (44.371°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 10.3 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at Little Lary Brook track the nearby The Roost summit (0.9 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Little Lary Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Roost | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Evans Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
| Twin Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Gammon Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Pine Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.6 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Little Lary Brook located?
Little Lary Brook is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 10.3 miles west-southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Speckled Mountain topographic quadrangle.
How far is Little Lary Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 18 minutes, 10.3 miles west-southwest (bearing WSW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Little Lary Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Little Lary Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 581096 on the Speckled Mountain quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Little 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.
Wikidata: Q35305937.