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Meadow Brook — Streams 6.7 Miles ENE of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Bryant Pond Quadrangle · GNIS 571047
6.7 miles east-northeast of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Bryant Pond topographic quadrangle, Meadow Brook is a stream recorded in Oxford County, Maine by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Bryant Pond 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Meadow Brook in Oxford County, Maine (FIPS 23/017), classified as a stream in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 571047). Catalogued in GNIS since 09/30/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Meadow Brook sits at 44.42423° N, 70.65646° W (DMS 44°25′27″ N, 70°39′23″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.39167° N, 70.62972° W (DMS 44°23′30″ N, 70°37′47″ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Billings Hill Brook | Bryant Pond | 0 mi |
| McCrillian Brook | Bryant Pond | 1.6 mi |
| Beaver Brook | Bryant Pond | 3.3 mi |
| Barkers Brook | Bryant Pond | 3.8 mi |
| Concord River | Bryant Pond | 4.3 mi |
| Otter Brook | Bryant Pond | 4.4 mi |
| Chandler Brook | Bethel | 4.7 mi |
| Pond Stream | Bryant Pond | 5.2 mi |
| Black Brook | Greenwood | 6.1 mi |
| Thurston Brook | Rumford | 6.2 mi |
Features on the USGS Bryant Pond Quadrangle
The Bryant Pond 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 29 catalogued natural features alongside Meadow Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Billings Hill Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0 mi |
| Moody Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
| Days Ridge | Ridges | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Bucks Ledge | Cliffs | Oxford County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Bryant Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Kimball Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| McCrillian Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| North Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Birds Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| Wilbur Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.2 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 6.7 miles east-northeast (bearing ENE) of Meadow Brook. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 11 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 (44.424°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. The 6.7-mile drive from Chapman Inn makes it practical for a half-day outing — you can check conditions in the morning and still turn back if the weather closes in. Conditions at Meadow Brook track the nearby Billings Hill Brook stream (essentially adjacent) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Meadow Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Billings Hill Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0 mi |
| Moody Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
| Days Ridge | Ridges | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Bucks Ledge | Cliffs | Oxford County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Bryant Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Meadow Brook located?
Meadow Brook is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 6.7 miles east-northeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Bryant Pond topographic quadrangle.
How far is Meadow Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 11 minutes, 6.7 miles east-northeast (bearing ENE) 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 571047 on the Bryant Pond 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.