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Moose Pond Brook — Streams 33.0 Miles S of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Hiram Quadrangle · GNIS 571629
33.0 miles south of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Hiram topographic quadrangle, Moose Pond Brook is a stream recorded in Oxford County, Maine by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Hiram 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Moose Pond Brook in Oxford County, Maine (FIPS 23/017), classified as a stream in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 571629). Catalogued in GNIS since 09/30/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Moose Pond Brook sits at 43.92785° N, 70.82090° W (DMS 43°55′40″ N, 70°49′15″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 43.97194° N, 70.80917° W (DMS 43°58′19″ N, 70°48′33″ 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 Moose Pond Brook itself. The ones closest to Moose Pond Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Dragon Meadow Brook | Hiram | 0.8 mi |
| Tenmile River | Hiram | 1.6 mi |
| Buck Meadow Brook | Hiram | 2.8 mi |
| Burnt Meadow Brook | Brownfield | 3.1 mi |
| Durgin Brook | Brownfield | 3.2 mi |
| Hancock Brook | Hiram | 3.6 mi |
| Sucker Brook | North Sebago | 4.7 mi |
| Billy Brook | Brownfield | 5.2 mi |
| Beaver Brook | Brownfield | 5.6 mi |
| Cole Brook | North Sebago | 5.8 mi |
Features on the USGS Hiram Quadrangle
The Hiram 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 26 catalogued natural features alongside Moose Pond Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dragon Meadow Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Horseshoe Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Boston Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Burbank Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Boston Hills | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Tenmile River | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Tenmile Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 2.3 mi |
| Allen Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.3 mi |
| Little Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 2.3 mi |
| Bryant Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 2.5 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 33.0 miles south (bearing S) of Moose Pond Brook. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 57 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 (43.928°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 33.0 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Moose Pond Brook track the nearby Dragon Meadow Brook stream (0.8 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Moose Pond Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dragon Meadow Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Horseshoe Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Boston Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Burbank Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Boston Hills | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.4 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Moose Pond Brook located?
Moose Pond Brook is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 33.0 miles south of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Hiram topographic quadrangle.
How far is Moose Pond Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 57 minutes, 33.0 miles south (bearing S) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Moose Pond Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Moose Pond Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 571629 on the Hiram quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Moose Pond 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.