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Mitchell Brook — Streams 19.2 Miles ENE of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Dixfield Quadrangle · GNIS 571464
19.2 miles east-northeast of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Dixfield topographic quadrangle, Mitchell Brook is a stream recorded in Oxford County, Maine by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Dixfield 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Mitchell Brook in Oxford County, Maine (FIPS 23/017), classified as a stream in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 571464). Catalogued in GNIS since 09/30/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Mitchell Brook sits at 44.55590° N, 70.46201° W (DMS 44°33′21″ N, 70°27′43″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.55278° N, 70.48861° W (DMS 44°33′10″ N, 70°29′19″ 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 Mitchell Brook itself. The ones closest to Mitchell Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Aunt Hannah Brook | Dixfield | 0.2 mi |
| Staples Brook | Dixfield | 1 mi |
| Spears Stream | Dixfield | 2.1 mi |
| Paddy Meadow Brook | Dixfield | 2.6 mi |
| Wyman Brook | Rumford | 2.8 mi |
| Edmunds Bog Brook | Rumford | 3.3 mi |
| Swift River | Rumford | 4.1 mi |
| Logan Brook | Rumford | 4.1 mi |
| Gordon Brook | Dixfield | 4.1 mi |
| Newton Brook | Dixfield | 4.3 mi |
Features on the USGS Dixfield Quadrangle
The Dixfield 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 36 catalogued natural features alongside Mitchell Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aunt Hannah Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.2 mi |
| Staples Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
| Sugarloaf | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Bull Rock | Pillars | Oxford County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Kidder Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Webb River | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Trask Ledge | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Harlow Ridge | Ridges | Oxford County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Masterman Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Spears Stream | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.1 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 19.2 miles east-northeast (bearing ENE) of Mitchell Brook. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 33 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 (44.556°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 19.2 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at Mitchell Brook track the nearby Aunt Hannah Brook stream (0.2 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Mitchell Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aunt Hannah Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.2 mi |
| Staples Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
| Sugarloaf | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Bull Rock | Pillars | Oxford County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Kidder Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.7 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Mitchell Brook located?
Mitchell Brook is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 19.2 miles east-northeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Dixfield topographic quadrangle.
How far is Mitchell Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 33 minutes, 19.2 miles east-northeast (bearing ENE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Mitchell Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Mitchell Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 571464 on the Dixfield quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Mitchell 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.