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Meadow Brook — Streams 36.1 Miles NNW of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Wilsons Mills Quadrangle · GNIS 579068
Within Oxford County, Maine, on the USGS Wilsons Mills quadrangle, the stream known as Meadow Brook sits 36.1 miles north-northwest of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Oxford County, Maine, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Meadow Brook as a stream on the Wilsons Mills topographic quadrangle (FIPS 23/017), under Feature ID 579068. Catalogued in GNIS since 09/30/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Meadow Brook sits at 44.89616° N, 71.03924° W (DMS 44°53′46″ N, 71°02′21″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.90556° N, 71.00139° W (DMS 44°54′20″ N, 71°00′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 |
|---|---|---|
| Little Abbott Brook | Wilsons Mills | 3.2 mi |
| Sanderson Brook | Wilsons Mills | 3.9 mi |
| Ash Brook | Middle Dam | 4.1 mi |
| Birch Brook | Middle Dam | 4.4 mi |
| Beaver Brook | Richardson Pond | 5.4 mi |
| Fish Pond Brook | Richardson Pond | 5.6 mi |
| Bog Brook | Wilsons Mills | 5.9 mi |
| Beaver Brook | Richardson Pond | 5.9 mi |
| Barney Brook | Richardson Pond | 6.4 mi |
| Mill Brook | Richardson Pond | 6.5 mi |
Features on the USGS Wilsons Mills Quadrangle
The Wilsons Mills 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 35 catalogued natural features alongside Meadow Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diamond Peaks | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.1 mi |
| Bennett Brook | Streams | Oxford County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Linda Ledge | Cliffs | Coos County, NH | 1.4 mi |
| Dead Diamond River | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.5 mi |
| Alice Ledge | Cliffs | Coos County, NH | 1.7 mi |
| Dart Wentworth Spring | Springs | Coos County, NH | 1.8 mi |
| Swift Diamond River | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.9 mi |
| Aziscohos Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.2 mi |
| Halfmoon Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 2.6 mi |
| Windey Ridge | Ridges | Coos County, NH | 2.7 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing NNW out of Bethel for 36.1 miles (north-northwest) and you reach Meadow Brook; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 62 minutes.
Best time to visit
Best observed in late spring and early summer when flow is strong and banks are visible. Being this far north (lat 44.896°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 36.1 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Meadow Brook track the nearby Diamond Peaks summit (1.1 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Meadow Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diamond Peaks | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.1 mi |
| Bennett Brook | Streams | Oxford County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Linda Ledge | Cliffs | Coos County, NH | 1.4 mi |
| Dead Diamond River | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.5 mi |
| Alice Ledge | Cliffs | Coos County, NH | 1.7 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Meadow Brook located?
Meadow Brook is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 36.1 miles north-northwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Wilsons Mills topographic quadrangle.
How far is Meadow Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 62 minutes, 36.1 miles north-northwest (bearing NNW) 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 579068 on the Wilsons Mills 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.