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Moose Pond Brook — Streams 13.6 Miles ESE of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS West Paris Quadrangle · GNIS 571630
Catalogued on the USGS West Paris quadrangle in Oxford County, Maine, Moose Pond Brook — a stream — lies 13.6 miles east-southeast of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 571630, Moose Pond Brook is recorded as a stream on the USGS West Paris quadrangle in Oxford County, Maine (FIPS 23/017). Catalogued in GNIS since 09/30/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Moose Pond Brook sits at 44.31062° N, 70.54701° W (DMS 44°18′38″ N, 70°32′49″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.33917° N, 70.52944° W (DMS 44°20′21″ N, 70°31′46″ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Andrews Brook | West Paris | 1 mi |
| Bog Brook | West Paris | 2.6 mi |
| Moody Brook | West Paris | 2.9 mi |
| Cole Brook | West Paris | 3 mi |
| Twitchell Brook | West Paris | 3.8 mi |
| Black Brook | Greenwood | 4.4 mi |
| Niles Brook | Greenwood | 4.7 mi |
| Sanborn River | Greenwood | 5.3 mi |
| Bogg Brook | Norway | 6.2 mi |
| Stony Brook | Norway | 6.3 mi |
Features on the USGS West Paris Quadrangle
The West Paris 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 23 catalogued natural features alongside Moose Pond Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Snow Falls Gorge | Valleys | Oxford County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Stearns Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Andrews Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
| Little Androscoggin River Reservoir | Reservoirs | Oxford County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Berry Ledge | Cliffs | Oxford County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Bisco Falls | Waterfalls | Oxford County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Eastman Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Cobble Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2 mi |
| Moose Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 2.4 mi |
| Bog Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.6 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 23-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Moose Pond Brook — 13.6 miles east-southeast as the crow flies, on compass bearing ESE.
Best time to visit
Best observed in late spring and early summer when flow is strong and banks are visible. At this latitude (44.311°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 13.6 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at Moose Pond Brook track the nearby Snow Falls Gorge valley (0.7 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Moose Pond Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Snow Falls Gorge | Valleys | Oxford County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Stearns Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Andrews Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
| Little Androscoggin River Reservoir | Reservoirs | Oxford County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Berry Ledge | Cliffs | Oxford County, ME | 1.8 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Moose Pond Brook located?
Moose Pond Brook is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 13.6 miles east-southeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS West Paris topographic quadrangle.
How far is Moose Pond Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 23 minutes, 13.6 miles east-southeast (bearing ESE) 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 571630 on the West Paris 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.