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Lost Brook — Streams 22.8 Miles NNW of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS B Pond Quadrangle · GNIS 570396
22.8 miles north-northwest of Chapman Inn, on the USGS B Pond topographic quadrangle, Lost 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 B Pond 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Lost Brook in Oxford County, Maine (FIPS 23/017), classified as a stream in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 570396). Catalogued in GNIS since 09/30/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Lost Brook sits at 44.72450° N, 70.90174° W (DMS 44°43′28″ N, 70°54′06″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.74472° N, 70.89139° W (DMS 44°44′41″ N, 70°53′29″ 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 Lost Brook itself. The ones closest to Lost Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Red Brook | B Pond | 0.2 mi |
| Mountain Brook | B Pond | 0.5 mi |
| Greenwood Brook | B Pond | 1.1 mi |
| Campbell Brook | B Pond | 2.8 mi |
| Blackcat Brook | Middle Dam | 2.9 mi |
| Bailey Brook | Metallak Mountain | 3.5 mi |
| Lou Ann Brook | B Pond | 4.2 mi |
| Swift Cambridge River | B Pond | 4.3 mi |
| Birch Brook | Andover | 4.5 mi |
| Clearwater Brook | Andover | 4.5 mi |
Features on the USGS B Pond Quadrangle
The B Pond 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 20 catalogued natural features alongside Lost Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Red Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.2 mi |
| Mountain Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Greenwood Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| C Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Campbell Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.8 mi |
| Spruce Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 3 mi |
| B Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 3.1 mi |
| Rabbit Knoll | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 3.2 mi |
| East B Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 4 mi |
| Lou Ann Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 4.2 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 22.8 miles north-northwest (bearing NNW) of Lost Brook. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 39 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 (44.724°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 22.8 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at Lost Brook track the nearby Red Brook stream (0.2 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Lost Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Red Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.2 mi |
| Mountain Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Greenwood Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| C Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| C Bluff | Cliffs | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Lost Brook located?
Lost Brook is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 22.8 miles north-northwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS B Pond topographic quadrangle.
How far is Lost Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 39 minutes, 22.8 miles north-northwest (bearing NNW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Lost Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Lost Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 570396 on the B Pond quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Lost 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: Q35375348.