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McIntire Brook — Streams 13.5 Miles SSE of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Waterford Flat Quadrangle · GNIS 570991
Catalogued on the USGS Waterford Flat quadrangle in Oxford County, Maine, McIntire Brook — a stream — lies 13.5 miles south-southeast of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 570991, McIntire Brook is recorded as a stream on the USGS Waterford Flat quadrangle in Oxford County, Maine (FIPS 23/017). Catalogued in GNIS since 09/30/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
McIntire Brook sits at 44.22396° N, 70.68618° W (DMS 44°13′26″ N, 70°41′10″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.23972° N, 70.69194° W (DMS 44°14′23″ N, 70°41′31″ 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 McIntire Brook itself. The ones closest to McIntire Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Mills Brook | Waterford Flat | 0.8 mi |
| Hemlock Brook | Waterford Flat | 0.8 mi |
| Meadow Brook | Waterford Flat | 1.6 mi |
| Hobbs Brook | Waterford Flat | 1.9 mi |
| Swell Brook | Waterford Flat | 2 mi |
| Morse Brook | Waterford Flat | 2 mi |
| Herrick Brook | Waterford Flat | 2.1 mi |
| Kingman Brook | Waterford Flat | 3.2 mi |
| Kedar Brook | Waterford Flat | 3.3 mi |
| Warren Brook | North Waterford | 4.6 mi |
Features on the USGS Waterford Flat Quadrangle
The Waterford Flat 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 47 catalogued natural features alongside McIntire Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Page Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Mills Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Hemlock Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Hemlock Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Newcomb Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Pulpit Rock | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Papoose Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Brown Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Meadow Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Hobbs Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.9 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 23-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from McIntire Brook — 13.5 miles south-southeast as the crow flies, on compass bearing SSE.
Best time to visit
Best observed in late spring and early summer when flow is strong and banks are visible. At this latitude (44.224°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 13.5 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at McIntire Brook track the nearby Page Mountain summit (0.7 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to McIntire Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Page Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Mills Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Hemlock Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Hemlock Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Newcomb Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is McIntire Brook located?
McIntire Brook is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 13.5 miles south-southeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Waterford Flat topographic quadrangle.
How far is McIntire Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 23 minutes, 13.5 miles south-southeast (bearing SSE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is McIntire Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies McIntire Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 570991 on the Waterford Flat quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit McIntire 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.