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Meadow Brook — Streams 9.6 Miles SSW of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS East Stoneham Quadrangle · GNIS 581119
Catalogued on the USGS East Stoneham quadrangle in Oxford County, Maine, Meadow Brook — a stream — lies 9.6 miles south-southwest of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 581119, Meadow Brook is recorded as a stream on the USGS East Stoneham quadrangle in Oxford County, Maine (FIPS 23/017). Catalogued in GNIS since 09/30/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Meadow Brook sits at 44.27007° N, 70.83979° W (DMS 44°16′12″ N, 70°50′23″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.30472° N, 70.84444° W (DMS 44°18′17″ N, 70°50′40″ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Bartlett Brook | East Stoneham | 0.3 mi |
| Goodwin Brook | East Stoneham | 1.3 mi |
| Hannah Brook | East Stoneham | 1.4 mi |
| Beaver Brook | Speckled Mountain | 3 mi |
| Flints Brook | East Stoneham | 3 mi |
| Coffin Brook | Center Lovell | 3.1 mi |
| Great Brook | Center Lovell | 3.5 mi |
| Willard Brook | Speckled Mountain | 3.5 mi |
| New England Brook | East Stoneham | 3.6 mi |
| Red Rock Brook | Speckled Mountain | 3.6 mi |
Features on the USGS East Stoneham Quadrangle
The East Stoneham 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 49 catalogued natural features alongside Meadow Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bartlett Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.3 mi |
| Keewaydin Lake | Reservoirs | Oxford County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Virginia Lake | Reservoirs | Oxford County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Goodwin Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Rattlesnake Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Hannah Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Pine Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Cecil Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Number Eight Pond | Swamps | Oxford County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| Albany Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.1 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 17-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Meadow Brook — 9.6 miles south-southwest as the crow flies, on compass bearing SSW.
Best time to visit
Best observed in late spring and early summer when flow is strong and banks are visible. At this latitude (44.270°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. The 9.6-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 Bartlett Brook stream (0.3 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Meadow Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bartlett Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.3 mi |
| Keewaydin Lake | Reservoirs | Oxford County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Virginia Lake | Reservoirs | Oxford County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Goodwin Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Rattlesnake Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Meadow Brook located?
Meadow Brook is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 9.6 miles south-southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS East Stoneham topographic quadrangle.
How far is Meadow Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 17 minutes, 9.6 miles south-southwest (bearing SSW) 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 581119 on the East Stoneham 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.