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Meadow Brook — Streams 7.6 Miles NNE of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS East Andover Quadrangle · GNIS 571077
7.6 miles north-northeast of Chapman Inn, on the USGS East Andover 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 East Andover 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 571077). Catalogued in GNIS since 09/30/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Meadow Brook sits at 44.50673° N, 70.72924° W (DMS 44°30′24″ N, 70°43′45″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.53479° N, 70.75146° W (DMS 44°32′05″ N, 70°45′05″ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Pond Stream | Bryant Pond | 1.9 mi |
| Otter Brook | Bryant Pond | 2.3 mi |
| Stony Brook | Bethel | 3 mi |
| Bear River | Bethel | 3.1 mi |
| Meadow Brook | East Andover | 3.1 mi |
| Howe Brook | East Andover | 4 mi |
| Coburn Brook | East Andover | 4 mi |
| Concord River | Bryant Pond | 4.6 mi |
| Barkers Brook | Bryant Pond | 4.7 mi |
| Great Brook | Puzzle Mountain | 4.9 mi |
Features on the USGS East Andover Quadrangle
The East Andover 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 16 catalogued natural features alongside Meadow Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Howard Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 0.3 mi |
| Coon Hollow | Valleys | Oxford County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Mount Dimmock | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Davis Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 2.7 mi |
| Meadow Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 3.1 mi |
| Howe Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 4 mi |
| Coburn Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 4 mi |
| Gardner Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 5.3 mi |
| Red Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 5.5 mi |
| Whitecap Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 5.6 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 7.6 miles north-northeast (bearing NNE) of Meadow Brook. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 13 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 (44.507°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. The 7.6-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 Howard Pond lake (0.3 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Meadow Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Howard Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 0.3 mi |
| Howard Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Coon Hollow | Valleys | Oxford County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Mount Dimmock | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Bean Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.6 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Meadow Brook located?
Meadow Brook is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 7.6 miles north-northeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS East Andover topographic quadrangle.
How far is Meadow Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 13 minutes, 7.6 miles north-northeast (bearing NNE) 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 571077 on the East Andover 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.