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Lower Stony Brook — Streams 20.4 Miles ENE of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Dixfield Quadrangle · GNIS 570548
Within Oxford County, Maine, on the USGS Dixfield quadrangle, the stream known as Lower Stony Brook sits 20.4 miles east-northeast of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “stream in Oxford County, Maine, United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Oxford County, Maine, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Lower Stony Brook as a stream on the Dixfield topographic quadrangle (FIPS 23/017), under Feature ID 570548. Catalogued in GNIS since 09/30/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Lower Stony Brook sits at 44.50340° N, 70.39978° W (DMS 44°30′12″ N, 70°23′59″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.48201° N, 70.40895° W (DMS 44°28′55″ N, 70°24′32″ 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 Lower Stony Brook itself. The ones closest to Lower Stony Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Upper Stony Brook | Dixfield | 0.3 mi |
| Newton Brook | Dixfield | 0.5 mi |
| Beaver Pond Brook | Dixfield | 1.1 mi |
| Worthley Brook | Canton | 1.7 mi |
| Thomas Brook | Worthley Pond | 2.1 mi |
| Fletcher Brook | East Dixfield | 3 mi |
| Spears Stream | Dixfield | 3.1 mi |
| Ludden Brook | Canton | 3.4 mi |
| Gordon Brook | Dixfield | 4.2 mi |
| Mitchell Brook | Dixfield | 4.7 mi |
Features on the USGS Dixfield Quadrangle
The Dixfield 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 36 catalogued natural features alongside Lower Stony Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Upper Stony Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.3 mi |
| Newton Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Green Island | Islands | Oxford County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Beaver Pond Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Whittemore Bluff | Cliffs | Oxford County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Morrill Ledges | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Newton Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| Pauls Bluff | Cliffs | Oxford County, ME | 2.7 mi |
| Spears Stream | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 3.1 mi |
| Webb River | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 3.5 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing ENE out of Bethel for 20.4 miles (east-northeast) and you reach Lower Stony Brook; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 35 minutes.
Best time to visit
Best observed in late spring and early summer when flow is strong and banks are visible. At this latitude (44.503°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 20.4 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at Lower Stony Brook track the nearby Upper Stony Brook stream (0.3 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Lower Stony Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Upper Stony Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.3 mi |
| Newton Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Green Island | Islands | Oxford County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Beaver Pond Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Whittemore Bluff | Cliffs | Oxford County, ME | 1.7 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Lower Stony Brook located?
Lower Stony Brook is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 20.4 miles east-northeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Dixfield topographic quadrangle.
How far is Lower Stony Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 35 minutes, 20.4 miles east-northeast (bearing ENE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Lower Stony Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Lower Stony Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 570548 on the Dixfield quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Lower Stony 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: Q35383356.