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Meadow Brook — Streams 28.6 Miles ESE of Chapman Inn
Androscoggin County, Maine · USGS Buckfield Quadrangle · GNIS 571074
28.6 miles east-southeast of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Buckfield topographic quadrangle, Meadow Brook is a stream recorded in Androscoggin County, Maine by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Buckfield 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Meadow Brook in Androscoggin County, Maine (FIPS 23/001), classified as a stream in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 571074). Catalogued in GNIS since 09/30/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Meadow Brook sits at 44.25146° N, 70.25172° W (DMS 44°15′05″ N, 70°15′06″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.21063° N, 70.28117° W (DMS 44°12′38″ N, 70°16′52″ W) — useful for anglers and paddlers tracing the upstream end.
Other streams in Androscoggin County, Maine
Androscoggin County, ME contains 62 streams catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Meadow Brook itself. The ones closest to Meadow Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Martin Stream | Buckfield | 1.6 mi |
| Red Brook | Turner Center | 2.1 mi |
| Lively Brook | Buckfield | 3.1 mi |
| Bradford Brook | Lake Auburn East | 3.5 mi |
| Blanchard Stream | Buckfield | 3.9 mi |
| House Brook | Turner Center | 3.9 mi |
| Nezinscot River | Turner Center | 4.3 mi |
| Allen Stream | Turner Center | 4.6 mi |
| Keith Brook | Turner Center | 8.8 mi |
| Dead River | Turner Center | 8.9 mi |
Features on the USGS Buckfield Quadrangle
The Buckfield 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 35 catalogued natural features alongside Meadow Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nezinscot River Reservoir (historical) | Reservoirs | Androscoggin County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Martin Stream | Streams | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| General Turner Hill | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Pickerel Pond | Lakes | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Crystal Pond | Lakes | Androscoggin County, ME | 2.3 mi |
| Teague Hill | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 2.6 mi |
| Ricker Hill | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 2.6 mi |
| Jersey Bog | Lakes | Androscoggin County, ME | 3.1 mi |
| Lively Brook | Streams | Androscoggin County, ME | 3.1 mi |
| Bog Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 3.3 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 28.6 miles east-southeast (bearing ESE) of Meadow Brook. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 49 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 (44.251°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 28.6 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Meadow Brook track the nearby Nezinscot River Reservoir (historical) (0.4 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Meadow Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nezinscot River Reservoir (historical) | Reservoirs | Androscoggin County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Lily Pond | Lakes | Androscoggin County, ME | 1 mi |
| Black Pond | Lakes | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Frog Pond | Lakes | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Martin Stream | Streams | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.6 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Meadow Brook located?
Meadow Brook is in Androscoggin County, Maine, approximately 28.6 miles east-southeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Buckfield topographic quadrangle.
How far is Meadow Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 49 minutes, 28.6 miles east-southeast (bearing ESE) 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 571074 on the Buckfield 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 Androscoggin County, Maine?
GNIS lists 61 other streams in Androscoggin County, Maine.