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Mill Brook — Streams 35.2 Miles N of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Richardson Pond Quadrangle · GNIS 571300
Catalogued on the USGS Richardson Pond quadrangle in Oxford County, Maine, Mill Brook — a stream — lies 35.2 miles north of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 571300, Mill Brook is recorded as a stream on the USGS Richardson Pond quadrangle in Oxford County, Maine (FIPS 23/017). Catalogued in GNIS since 09/30/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Mill Brook sits at 44.90728° N, 70.90646° W (DMS 44°54′26″ N, 70°54′23″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.92000° N, 70.91611° W (DMS 44°55′12″ N, 70°54′58″ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Fish Pond Brook | Richardson Pond | 1 mi |
| Beaver Brook | Richardson Pond | 1.1 mi |
| Deer Mountain Stream | Richardson Pond | 2.1 mi |
| Mosquito Brook | Metallak Mountain | 4.3 mi |
| Birch Brook | Middle Dam | 4.5 mi |
| Beaver Brook | Richardson Pond | 4.8 mi |
| Ash Brook | Middle Dam | 4.9 mi |
| Barney Brook | Richardson Pond | 5.6 mi |
| Rand Brook | Middle Dam | 5.9 mi |
| Metallak Stream | Metallak Mountain | 6 mi |
Features on the USGS Richardson Pond Quadrangle
The Richardson Pond 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 20 catalogued natural features alongside Mill Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pepperpot Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Beaver Island | Islands | Oxford County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Big Beaver Island | Islands | Oxford County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Fish Pond Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
| Beaver Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| East Richardson Ponds | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Beaver Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| West Arm Upper Richardson Lake | Bays | Oxford County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Deer Mountain Stream | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| Little Beaver Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 2.4 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 60-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Mill Brook — 35.2 miles north as the crow flies, on compass bearing N.
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 44.907°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 35.2 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Mill Brook track the nearby Pepperpot Pond lake (0.7 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Mill Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pepperpot Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Beaver Island | Islands | Oxford County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Big Beaver Island | Islands | Oxford County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Fish Pond Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
| Beaver Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Mill Brook located?
Mill Brook is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 35.2 miles north of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Richardson Pond topographic quadrangle.
How far is Mill Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 60 minutes, 35.2 miles north (bearing N) 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 571300 on the Richardson Pond 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.