Lost Brook — Streams 47.1 Miles N of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Lincoln Pond Quadrangle · GNIS 570397
Catalogued on the USGS Lincoln Pond quadrangle in Oxford County, Maine, Lost Brook — a stream — lies 47.1 miles north of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “stream in Oxford County, United States of America - Geonames ID = 4970575”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 570397, Lost Brook is recorded as a stream on the USGS Lincoln Pond quadrangle in Oxford County, Maine (FIPS 23/017). Catalogued in GNIS since 09/30/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Lost Brook sits at 45.08283° N, 70.89257° W (DMS 45°04′58″ N, 70°53′33″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 45.10778° N, 70.91750° W (DMS 45°06′28″ N, 70°55′03″ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Portage Brook | Lincoln Pond | 0.6 mi |
| Little East Branch Cupsuptic River | Lincoln Pond | 1.7 mi |
| South Brook | Kennebago | 2.7 mi |
| Beaver Brook | Kennebago | 2.8 mi |
| Toothaker Brook Number One | Kennebago | 3 mi |
| Twin Brook | Lincoln Pond | 4.3 mi |
| Hurricane Brook | Lincoln Pond | 4.3 mi |
| Cold Brook | Kennebago | 4.9 mi |
| Hammel Brook | Lincoln Pond | 5 mi |
| Cupsuptic River | Kennebago | 5.5 mi |
Features on the USGS Lincoln Pond Quadrangle
The Lincoln Pond 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 13 catalogued natural features alongside Lost Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Big Falls | Waterfalls | Oxford County, ME | 0.1 mi |
| Portage Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Little East Branch Cupsuptic River | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Fox Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Green Top | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 3 mi |
| Lincoln Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 3.1 mi |
| Big Buck Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 3.9 mi |
| Twin Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 4.3 mi |
| Hurricane Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 4.3 mi |
| Little Magalloway River | Streams | Oxford County, NH | 4.8 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 81-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Lost Brook — 47.1 miles north as the crow flies, on compass bearing N.
Best time to visit
Best observed in late spring and early summer when flow is strong and banks are visible. Being this far north (lat 45.083°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 47.1 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Lost Brook track the nearby Big Falls waterfall (essentially adjacent) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Lost Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Big Falls | Waterfalls | Oxford County, ME | 0.1 mi |
| Portage Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Little East Branch Cupsuptic River | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Fox Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Burnt Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.8 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Lost Brook located?
Lost Brook is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 47.1 miles north of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Lincoln Pond topographic quadrangle.
How far is Lost Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 81 minutes, 47.1 miles north (bearing N) 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 570397 on the Lincoln 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: Q35375360.