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Mills Brook — Streams 14.2 Miles SSE of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Waterford Flat Quadrangle · GNIS 571398
14.2 miles south-southeast of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Waterford Flat topographic quadrangle, Mills Brook is a stream recorded in Oxford County, Maine by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Waterford Flat 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Mills Brook in Oxford County, Maine (FIPS 23/017), classified as a stream in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 571398). Catalogued in GNIS since 09/30/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Mills Brook sits at 44.21396° N, 70.68006° W (DMS 44°12′50″ N, 70°40′48″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.20250° N, 70.68333° W (DMS 44°12′09″ N, 70°41′00″ 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 Mills Brook itself. The ones closest to Mills Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| McIntire Brook | Waterford Flat | 0.8 mi |
| Meadow Brook | Waterford Flat | 1 mi |
| Morse Brook | Waterford Flat | 1.4 mi |
| Hemlock Brook | Waterford Flat | 1.5 mi |
| Herrick Brook | Waterford Flat | 2.4 mi |
| Hobbs Brook | Waterford Flat | 2.6 mi |
| Swell Brook | Waterford Flat | 2.6 mi |
| Kingman Brook | Waterford Flat | 2.8 mi |
| Kedar Brook | Waterford Flat | 2.8 mi |
| Mutiny Brook | Waterford Flat | 4.3 mi |
Features on the USGS Waterford Flat Quadrangle
The Waterford Flat 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 47 catalogued natural features alongside Mills Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| McIntire Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Hemlock Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Meadow Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
| Morse Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Hemlock Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Page Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| McWain Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Newcomb Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Town Farm Swamp | Swamps | Oxford County, ME | 2 mi |
| Papoose Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 2.1 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 14.2 miles south-southeast (bearing SSE) of Mills Brook. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 24 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 (44.214°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 14.2 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at Mills Brook track the nearby McIntire Brook stream (0.8 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Mills Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| McIntire Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Hemlock Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Meadow Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
| Morse Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Hemlock Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Mills Brook located?
Mills Brook is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 14.2 miles south-southeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Waterford Flat topographic quadrangle.
How far is Mills Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 24 minutes, 14.2 miles south-southeast (bearing SSE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Mills Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Mills Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 571398 on the Waterford Flat quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Mills 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.