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Little Trout Brook — Streams 13.6 Miles SSW of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS North Waterford Quadrangle · GNIS 581099
Within Oxford County, Maine, on the USGS North Waterford quadrangle, the stream known as Little Trout Brook sits 13.6 miles south-southwest of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Oxford County, Maine, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Little Trout Brook as a stream on the North Waterford topographic quadrangle (FIPS 23/017), under Feature ID 581099. Catalogued in GNIS since 09/30/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Little Trout Brook sits at 44.21590° N, 70.86507° W (DMS 44°12′57″ N, 70°51′54″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.23917° N, 70.83306° W (DMS 44°14′21″ N, 70°49′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 Trout Brook itself. The ones closest to Little Trout Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Waterthrush Brook | Center Lovell | 1.3 mi |
| Boulder Brook | Center Lovell | 1.4 mi |
| Mill Brook | Center Lovell | 1.6 mi |
| Andrews Brook | Center Lovell | 1.7 mi |
| Martin Brook | Center Lovell | 1.7 mi |
| Coffin Brook | Center Lovell | 1.8 mi |
| Great Brook | Center Lovell | 2.5 mi |
| Cold Brook | Center Lovell | 2.5 mi |
| Green Brook | North Waterford | 3.1 mi |
| Beaver Brook | Speckled Mountain | 3.4 mi |
Features on the USGS North Waterford Quadrangle
The North Waterford 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 57 catalogued natural features alongside Little Trout Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heald Pond | Reservoirs | Oxford County, ME | 0.2 mi |
| Whiting Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Kenniston Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| McDaniels Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Flat Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Amos Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Bradley Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Skillings Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Cushman Pond | Reservoirs | Oxford County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Whitehouse Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.9 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing SSW out of Bethel for 13.6 miles (south-southwest) and you reach Little Trout Brook; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 23 minutes.
Best time to visit
Best observed in late spring and early summer when flow is strong and banks are visible. At this latitude (44.216°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 13.6 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at Little Trout Brook track the nearby Heald Pond reservoir (0.2 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Little Trout Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heald Pond | Reservoirs | Oxford County, ME | 0.2 mi |
| Whiting Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Kenniston Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| McDaniels Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Flat Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.2 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Little Trout Brook located?
Little Trout Brook is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 13.6 miles south-southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS North Waterford topographic quadrangle.
How far is Little Trout Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 23 minutes, 13.6 miles south-southwest (bearing SSW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Little Trout Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Little Trout Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 581099 on the North Waterford quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Little Trout 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.