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Logan Brook — Streams 15.1 Miles NE of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Rumford Quadrangle · GNIS 570156
15.1 miles northeast of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Rumford topographic quadrangle, Logan Brook is a stream recorded in Oxford County, Maine by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Wikidata short description: “stream in Oxford County, Maine, United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Rumford 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Logan Brook in Oxford County, Maine (FIPS 23/017), classified as a stream in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 570156). Catalogued in GNIS since 09/30/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Logan Brook sits at 44.53006° N, 70.53784° W (DMS 44°31′48″ N, 70°32′16″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.47562° N, 70.55284° W (DMS 44°28′32″ N, 70°33′10″ 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 Logan Brook itself. The ones closest to Logan Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bean Brook | Rumford | 1 mi |
| Wyman Brook | Rumford | 1.5 mi |
| Swift River | Rumford | 1.7 mi |
| Zircon Brook | Rumford | 1.9 mi |
| Scotty Brook | Rumford | 2.8 mi |
| Thurston Brook | Rumford | 3.7 mi |
| Spears Stream | Dixfield | 4.1 mi |
| Mitchell Brook | Dixfield | 4.1 mi |
| Split Brook | Rumford | 4.2 mi |
| Aunt Hannah Brook | Dixfield | 4.2 mi |
Features on the USGS Rumford Quadrangle
The Rumford 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 28 catalogued natural features alongside Logan Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheeler Island | Islands | Oxford County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Androscoggin River Reservoir | Reservoirs | Oxford County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Rumford Falls | Waterfalls | Oxford County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Androscoggin River Reservoir | Reservoirs | Oxford County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Bean Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
| Androscoggin River Reservoir | Reservoirs | Oxford County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Wyman Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Swift River | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Farrington Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Zircon Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.9 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 15.1 miles northeast (bearing NE) of Logan Brook. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 26 minutes — comfortably inside a half-day outing window after breakfast.
Best time to visit
Best observed in late spring and early summer when flow is strong and banks are visible. At this latitude (44.530°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 15.1 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at Logan Brook track the nearby Wheeler Island (0.4 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Logan Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheeler Island | Islands | Oxford County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Androscoggin River Reservoir | Reservoirs | Oxford County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Rumford Falls | Waterfalls | Oxford County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Androscoggin River Reservoir | Reservoirs | Oxford County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Bean Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Logan Brook located?
Logan Brook is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 15.1 miles northeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Rumford topographic quadrangle.
How far is Logan Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 26 minutes, 15.1 miles northeast (bearing NE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Logan Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Logan Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 570156 on the Rumford quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Logan 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: Q35340841.