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Long Meadow Brook — Streams 19.1 Miles SSW of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Center Lovell Quadrangle · GNIS 581103
19.1 miles south-southwest of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Center Lovell topographic quadrangle, Long Meadow 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 Center Lovell 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Long Meadow Brook in Oxford County, Maine (FIPS 23/017), classified as a stream in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 581103). Catalogued in GNIS since 09/30/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Long Meadow Brook sits at 44.15035° N, 70.93951° W (DMS 44°09′01″ N, 70°56′22″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.18167° N, 70.96528° W (DMS 44°10′54″ N, 70°57′55″ 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 Long Meadow Brook itself. The ones closest to Long Meadow Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Kezar Outlet | Center Lovell | 1.5 mi |
| Charles River | Center Lovell | 1.5 mi |
| Sucker Brook | Center Lovell | 1.6 mi |
| Cold River | Center Lovell | 1.7 mi |
| Bradley Brook | Center Lovell | 2.4 mi |
| Alder Brook | Center Lovell | 3 mi |
| Howard Brook | Center Lovell | 3.3 mi |
| Popple Hill Brook | Fryeburg | 3.6 mi |
| Prays Brook | Fryeburg | 3.8 mi |
| Kezar River | Fryeburg | 4 mi |
Features on the USGS Center Lovell Quadrangle
The Center Lovell 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 65 catalogued natural features alongside Long Meadow Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pigeon Point | Capes | Oxford County, ME | 0.2 mi |
| Lower Bay | Bays | Oxford County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Northwest Cove | Bays | Oxford County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Ladies Delight Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Little Cold River | Streams | Oxford County, NH | 1.5 mi |
| Kezar Outlet | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Fryeburg Harbor | Bays | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Creeper Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Charles River | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Sucker Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.6 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 19.1 miles south-southwest (bearing SSW) of Long Meadow Brook. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 33 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 (44.150°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 19.1 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at Long Meadow Brook track the nearby Pigeon Point cape (0.2 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Long Meadow Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pigeon Point | Capes | Oxford County, ME | 0.2 mi |
| Lower Bay | Bays | Oxford County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Northwest Cove | Bays | Oxford County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Ladies Delight Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Little Cold River | Streams | Oxford County, NH | 1.5 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Long Meadow Brook located?
Long Meadow Brook is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 19.1 miles south-southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Center Lovell topographic quadrangle.
How far is Long Meadow Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 33 minutes, 19.1 miles south-southwest (bearing SSW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Long Meadow Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Long Meadow Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 581103 on the Center Lovell quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Long Meadow 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: Q35362344.