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Moody Brook — Streams 16.1 Miles SE of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS West Paris Quadrangle · GNIS 571542
16.1 miles southeast of Chapman Inn, on the USGS West Paris topographic quadrangle, Moody Brook is a stream recorded in Oxford County, Maine by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS West Paris 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Moody Brook in Oxford County, Maine (FIPS 23/017), classified as a stream in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 571542). Catalogued in GNIS since 09/30/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Moody Brook sits at 44.27368° N, 70.51867° W (DMS 44°16′25″ N, 70°31′07″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.30118° N, 70.46812° W (DMS 44°18′04″ N, 70°28′05″ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Cole Brook | West Paris | 0.1 mi |
| Moose Pond Brook | West Paris | 2.9 mi |
| Stony Brook | Norway | 3.5 mi |
| Twitchell Brook | Oxford | 3.7 mi |
| Andrews Brook | West Paris | 3.9 mi |
| Bogg Brook | Norway | 4.2 mi |
| Bird Brook | Norway | 4.5 mi |
| Bog Brook | West Paris | 4.7 mi |
| Pennesseewassee Stream | Norway | 4.9 mi |
| Twitchell Brook | West Paris | 6.2 mi |
Features on the USGS West Paris Quadrangle
The West Paris 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 23 catalogued natural features alongside Moody Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cole Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.1 mi |
| Bisco Falls | Waterfalls | Oxford County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Cobble Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Paine Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 2 mi |
| Snow Falls Gorge | Valleys | Oxford County, ME | 2.2 mi |
| Stearns Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.3 mi |
| Moose Pond Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.9 mi |
| Hedgehog Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 3 mi |
| Eastman Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 3.7 mi |
| Andrews Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 3.9 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 16.1 miles southeast (bearing SE) of Moody Brook. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 28 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 (44.274°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 16.1 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at Moody Brook track the nearby Cole Brook stream (essentially adjacent) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Moody Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cole Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.1 mi |
| Bisco Falls | Waterfalls | Oxford County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Paris Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Cobble Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Paine Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 2 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Moody Brook located?
Moody Brook is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 16.1 miles southeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS West Paris topographic quadrangle.
How far is Moody Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 28 minutes, 16.1 miles southeast (bearing SE) 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 571542 on the West Paris 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.