Mill Brook — Streams 43.1 Miles S of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Kezar Falls Quadrangle · GNIS 571292
Within Oxford County, Maine, on the USGS Kezar Falls quadrangle, the stream known as Mill Brook sits 43.1 miles south of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Oxford County, Maine, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Mill Brook as a stream on the Kezar Falls topographic quadrangle (FIPS 23/017), under Feature ID 571292. Catalogued in GNIS since 09/30/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Mill Brook sits at 43.79063° N, 70.93673° W (DMS 43°47′26″ N, 70°56′12″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 43.82583° N, 70.96556° W (DMS 43°49′33″ N, 70°57′56″ 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 Mill Brook itself. The ones closest to Mill Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ridlon Brook | Kezar Falls | 3.1 mi |
| Thurston Brook | Kezar Falls | 4.2 mi |
| West Branch Tenmile River | Brownfield | 5.9 mi |
| Quint Brook | Brownfield | 8.9 mi |
| Hancock Brook | Hiram | 9 mi |
| Durgin Brook | Brownfield | 9.5 mi |
| Billy Brook | Brownfield | 10.1 mi |
| Dragon Meadow Brook | Hiram | 10.4 mi |
| Tenmile River | Hiram | 10.8 mi |
| Moose Pond Brook | Hiram | 11.1 mi |
Features on the USGS Kezar Falls Quadrangle
The Kezar Falls 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 32 catalogued natural features alongside Mill Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great Brook | Streams | York County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Churchill Hill | Summits | York County, ME | 1 mi |
| South River | Streams | York County, NH | 1.1 mi |
| Allen Pond | Lakes | York County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Plain Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Kezar Hill | Summits | York County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Libby Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2 mi |
| Mine Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 2.5 mi |
| Hubbard Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 2.5 mi |
| Ossipee River Reservoir | Reservoirs | York County, ME | 2.6 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing S out of Bethel for 43.1 miles (south) and you reach Mill Brook; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 74 minutes.
Best time to visit
Best observed in late spring and early summer when flow is strong and banks are visible. At this latitude (43.791°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 43.1 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Mill Brook track the nearby Great Brook stream (0.6 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Mill Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great Brook | Streams | York County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Churchill Hill | Summits | York County, ME | 1 mi |
| South River | Streams | York County, NH | 1.1 mi |
| Allen Pond | Lakes | York County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Plain Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.8 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Mill Brook located?
Mill Brook is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 43.1 miles south of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Kezar Falls topographic quadrangle.
How far is Mill Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 74 minutes, 43.1 miles south (bearing S) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Mill Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Mill Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 571292 on the Kezar Falls quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Mill 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.