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Meadow Brook — Streams 25.0 Miles SE of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Oxford Quadrangle · GNIS 571045
Catalogued on the USGS Oxford quadrangle in Oxford County, Maine, Meadow Brook — a stream — lies 25.0 miles southeast of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 571045, Meadow Brook is recorded as a stream on the USGS Oxford quadrangle in Oxford County, Maine (FIPS 23/017). Catalogued in GNIS since 09/30/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Meadow Brook sits at 44.13340° N, 70.45534° W (DMS 44°08′00″ N, 70°27′19″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.18917° N, 70.48111° W (DMS 44°11′21″ N, 70°28′52″ 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 Meadow Brook itself. The ones closest to Meadow Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Minister Brook | Oxford | 0.5 mi |
| Willow Brook | Oxford | 1.6 mi |
| Town Farm Brook | Norway | 3.2 mi |
| West Branch Bog Brook | Oxford | 3.4 mi |
| Webber Brook | Norway | 3.6 mi |
| Dunham Brook | Oxford | 3.8 mi |
| Middle Branch Bog Brook | Oxford | 4.1 mi |
| Knights Brook | Casco | 4.3 mi |
| Sucker Brook | Casco | 4.4 mi |
| Noble Brook | Oxford | 4.7 mi |
Features on the USGS Oxford Quadrangle
The Oxford 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 34 catalogued natural features alongside Meadow Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Little Androscoggin River Reservoir | Reservoirs | Oxford County, ME | 0.3 mi |
| Minister Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Jam Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Rock-O-Dundee Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Robinson Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Willow Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Sam Rowe Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| Mount Hunger | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 2.3 mi |
| Barnett Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 2.7 mi |
| Gardner Brook | Streams | Androscoggin County, ME | 2.9 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 43-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Meadow Brook — 25.0 miles southeast as the crow flies, on compass bearing SE.
Best time to visit
Best observed in late spring and early summer when flow is strong and banks are visible. At this latitude (44.133°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 25.0 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at Meadow Brook track the nearby Little Androscoggin River Reservoir (0.3 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Meadow Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Little Androscoggin River Reservoir | Reservoirs | Oxford County, ME | 0.3 mi |
| Minister Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Jam Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Rock-O-Dundee Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Hogan Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.4 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Meadow Brook located?
Meadow Brook is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 25.0 miles southeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Oxford topographic quadrangle.
How far is Meadow Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 43 minutes, 25.0 miles southeast (bearing SE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Meadow Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Meadow Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 571045 on the Oxford quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Meadow 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.