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Mill Brook — Streams 15.1 Miles SSW of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Center Lovell Quadrangle · GNIS 581130
15.1 miles south-southwest of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Center Lovell topographic quadrangle, Mill Brook is a stream recorded in Oxford County, Maine by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Center Lovell 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Mill Brook in Oxford County, Maine (FIPS 23/017), classified as a stream in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 581130). Catalogued in GNIS since 09/30/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Mill Brook sits at 44.19785° N, 70.88507° W (DMS 44°11′52″ N, 70°53′06″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.21118° N, 70.87229° W (DMS 44°12′40″ N, 70°52′20″ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Andrews Brook | Center Lovell | 0.3 mi |
| Martin Brook | Center Lovell | 0.3 mi |
| Boulder Brook | Center Lovell | 0.6 mi |
| Waterthrush Brook | Center Lovell | 1 mi |
| Little Trout Brook | North Waterford | 1.6 mi |
| Coffin Brook | Center Lovell | 2.8 mi |
| Bradley Brook | Center Lovell | 2.9 mi |
| Cold Brook | Center Lovell | 3 mi |
| Sucker Brook | Center Lovell | 3.1 mi |
| Great Brook | Center Lovell | 3.1 mi |
Features on the USGS Center Lovell Quadrangle
The Center Lovell 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 65 catalogued natural features alongside Mill Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Andrews Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.3 mi |
| Martin Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.3 mi |
| Hamblin Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Boulder Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Waterthrush Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
| Kezar Lake | Reservoirs | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
| Middle Bay | Bays | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Timber Island | Islands | Oxford County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Bryant Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| Sucker Brook Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.1 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 15.1 miles south-southwest (bearing SSW) of Mill Brook. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 26 minutes — comfortably inside a half-day outing window after breakfast.
Best time to visit
Best observed in late spring and early summer when flow is strong and banks are visible. At this latitude (44.198°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 15.1 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at Mill Brook track the nearby Andrews Brook stream (0.3 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Mill Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Andrews Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.3 mi |
| Martin Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.3 mi |
| Hamblin Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Boulder Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Waterthrush Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Mill Brook located?
Mill Brook is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 15.1 miles south-southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Center Lovell topographic quadrangle.
How far is Mill Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 26 minutes, 15.1 miles south-southwest (bearing SSW) 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 581130 on the Center Lovell 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.