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Mill Brook — Streams 11.8 Miles S of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS North Waterford Quadrangle · GNIS 581131
Catalogued on the USGS North Waterford quadrangle in Oxford County, Maine, Mill Brook — a stream — lies 11.8 miles south of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 581131, Mill Brook is recorded as a stream on the USGS North Waterford quadrangle in Oxford County, Maine (FIPS 23/017). Catalogued in GNIS since 09/30/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Mill Brook sits at 44.23368° N, 70.77868° W (DMS 44°14′01″ N, 70°46′43″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.25673° N, 70.82812° W (DMS 44°15′24″ N, 70°49′41″ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Warren Brook | North Waterford | 0.1 mi |
| Green Brook | North Waterford | 2.2 mi |
| Flints Brook | East Stoneham | 2.8 mi |
| Swell Brook | Waterford Flat | 2.9 mi |
| Hobbs Brook | Waterford Flat | 3.1 mi |
| Hemlock Brook | Waterford Flat | 3.8 mi |
| Bartlett Brook | East Stoneham | 3.9 mi |
| Meadow Brook | East Stoneham | 3.9 mi |
| Kingman Brook | Waterford Flat | 4.4 mi |
| Little Trout Brook | North Waterford | 4.5 mi |
Features on the USGS North Waterford Quadrangle
The North Waterford 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 57 catalogued natural features alongside Mill Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Warren Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.1 mi |
| Baldpate | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Mud Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Whitney Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Proctor Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Weymouth Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Weymouth Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Pine Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Allen Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2 mi |
| Green Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.2 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 20-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Mill Brook — 11.8 miles south as the crow flies, on compass bearing S.
Best time to visit
Best observed in late spring and early summer when flow is strong and banks are visible. At this latitude (44.234°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 11.8 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at Mill Brook track the nearby Warren Brook stream (essentially adjacent) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Mill Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Warren Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.1 mi |
| Baldpate | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Mud Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Whitney Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Proctor Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Mill Brook located?
Mill Brook is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 11.8 miles south of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS North Waterford topographic quadrangle.
How far is Mill Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 20 minutes, 11.8 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 581131 on the North Waterford 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.