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Lou Ann Brook — Streams 22.4 Miles NNW of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS B Pond Quadrangle · GNIS 570426
22.4 miles north-northwest of Chapman Inn, on the USGS B Pond topographic quadrangle, Lou Ann 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 Lou Ann Brook in Oxford County, Maine (FIPS 23/017), classified as a stream in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 570426). Catalogued in GNIS since 09/30/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Lou Ann Brook sits at 44.69894° N, 70.97924° W (DMS 44°41′56″ N, 70°58′45″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.68639° N, 70.95694° W (DMS 44°41′11″ N, 70°57′25″ 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 Lou Ann Brook itself. The ones closest to Lou Ann Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Swift Cambridge River | B Pond | 1.5 mi |
| Campbell Brook | B Pond | 1.5 mi |
| Dead Cambridge River | Umbagog Lake South | 2.1 mi |
| Greenwood Brook | B Pond | 3.1 mi |
| Cedar Brook | B Pond | 3.6 mi |
| Tyler Brook | Umbagog Lake South | 3.7 mi |
| Black Brook | B Pond | 4 mi |
| Whitecap Brook | B Pond | 4 mi |
| Red Brook | B Pond | 4.1 mi |
| Lost Brook | B Pond | 4.2 mi |
Features on the USGS B Pond Quadrangle
The B Pond 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 20 catalogued natural features alongside Lou Ann Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rabbit Knoll | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Swift Cambridge River | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Campbell Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Greenwood Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 3.1 mi |
| East B Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 3.2 mi |
| B Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 3.2 mi |
| Cedar Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 3.6 mi |
| Spruce Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 3.6 mi |
| Black Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 4 mi |
| Whitecap Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 4 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 22.4 miles north-northwest (bearing NNW) of Lou Ann Brook. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 38 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 (44.699°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 22.4 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at Lou Ann Brook track the nearby Rabbit Knoll summit (1.4 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Lou Ann Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rabbit Knoll | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Swift Cambridge River | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Campbell Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Dead Cambridge River | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| Mollidgewock Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 2.7 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Lou Ann Brook located?
Lou Ann Brook is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 22.4 miles north-northwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS B Pond topographic quadrangle.
How far is Lou Ann Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 38 minutes, 22.4 miles north-northwest (bearing NNW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Lou Ann Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Lou Ann Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 570426 on the B Pond quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Lou Ann 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: Q35378919.