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Meadow Brook — Streams 17.0 Miles NNE of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Ellis Pond Quadrangle · GNIS 571078
Catalogued on the USGS Ellis Pond quadrangle in Oxford County, Maine, Meadow Brook — a stream — lies 17.0 miles north-northeast of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 571078, Meadow Brook is recorded as a stream on the USGS Ellis Pond quadrangle in Oxford County, Maine (FIPS 23/017). Catalogued in GNIS since 09/30/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Meadow Brook sits at 44.64062° N, 70.68924° W (DMS 44°38′26″ N, 70°41′21″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.60590° N, 70.62535° W (DMS 44°36′21″ N, 70°37′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 Meadow Brook itself. The ones closest to Meadow Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Black Brook | Ellis Pond | 1 mi |
| Horseshoe Brook | Ellis Pond | 1.5 mi |
| West Branch Ellis River | East Andover | 2.7 mi |
| Sawyer Brook | Andover | 3 mi |
| Lone Brook | East Andover | 3.1 mi |
| Bog Brook | Ellis Pond | 3.1 mi |
| Beaver Brook | Ellis Pond | 3.4 mi |
| York Brook | Ellis Pond | 3.4 mi |
| Abbott Brook | Andover | 3.6 mi |
| Phelps Brook | Ellis Pond | 4.3 mi |
Features on the USGS Ellis Pond Quadrangle
The Ellis Pond 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 24 catalogued natural features alongside Meadow Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ellis Falls | Waterfalls | Oxford County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Black Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
| Horseshoe Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Ellis Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| French Island | Islands | Oxford County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Santiago Bog | Swamps | Oxford County, ME | 2.7 mi |
| Hedgehog Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.8 mi |
| Mine Notch | Gaps | Oxford County, ME | 2.9 mi |
| Partridge Peak | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 3.1 mi |
| Bog Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 3.1 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 29-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Meadow Brook — 17.0 miles north-northeast as the crow flies, on compass bearing NNE.
Best time to visit
Best observed in late spring and early summer when flow is strong and banks are visible. At this latitude (44.641°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 17.0 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at Meadow Brook track the nearby Ellis Falls waterfall (0.8 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Meadow Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ellis Falls | Waterfalls | Oxford County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Black Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
| Horseshoe Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Ellis Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| French Island | Islands | Oxford County, ME | 1.7 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Meadow Brook located?
Meadow Brook is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 17.0 miles north-northeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Ellis Pond topographic quadrangle.
How far is Meadow Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 29 minutes, 17.0 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 571078 on the Ellis 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.