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Moody Brook — Streams 18.8 Miles N of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Andover Quadrangle · GNIS 571540
Catalogued on the USGS Andover quadrangle in Oxford County, Maine, Moody Brook — a stream — lies 18.8 miles north of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 571540, Moody Brook is recorded as a stream on the USGS Andover quadrangle in Oxford County, Maine (FIPS 23/017). Catalogued in GNIS since 09/30/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Moody Brook sits at 44.67617° N, 70.78785° W (DMS 44°40′34″ N, 70°47′16″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.70056° N, 70.82528° W (DMS 44°42′02″ N, 70°49′31″ 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 Moody Brook itself. The ones closest to Moody Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bog Brook | Ellis Pond | 2.5 mi |
| Abbott Brook | Andover | 2.6 mi |
| Stony Brook | Andover | 2.6 mi |
| Sawyer Brook | Andover | 2.8 mi |
| West Fork Beaver Brook | Ellis Pond | 3 mi |
| Burroughs Brook | Andover | 3.7 mi |
| Frye Brook | Andover | 4.1 mi |
| Black Brook | Ellis Pond | 4.5 mi |
| York Brook | Ellis Pond | 4.6 mi |
| Clearwater Brook | Andover | 4.6 mi |
Features on the USGS Andover Quadrangle
The Andover 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 22 catalogued natural features alongside Moody Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wyman Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.3 mi |
| Sawyer Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.5 mi |
| Abbott Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.6 mi |
| Moody Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.6 mi |
| Stony Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.6 mi |
| Hall Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.6 mi |
| Sawyer Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.8 mi |
| Black Brook Notch | Gaps | Oxford County, ME | 3.1 mi |
| Sawyer Notch | Gaps | Oxford County, ME | 3.3 mi |
| Farrington Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 3.4 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 32-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Moody Brook — 18.8 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. At this latitude (44.676°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 18.8 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at Moody Brook track the nearby Wyman Mountain summit (2.3 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Moody Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wyman Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.3 mi |
| Silver Ripple Cascade | Waterfalls | Oxford County, ME | 2.5 mi |
| Bog Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.5 mi |
| Sawyer Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.5 mi |
| Abbott Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.6 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Moody Brook located?
Moody Brook is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 18.8 miles north of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Andover topographic quadrangle.
How far is Moody Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 32 minutes, 18.8 miles north (bearing N) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Moody Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Moody Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 571540 on the Andover quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Moody 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.