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Mosquito Brook — Streams 31.5 Miles N of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Metallak Mountain Quadrangle · GNIS 571725
31.5 miles north of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Metallak Mountain topographic quadrangle, Mosquito Brook is a stream recorded in Oxford County, Maine by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Metallak Mountain 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Mosquito Brook in Oxford County, Maine (FIPS 23/017), classified as a stream in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 571725). Catalogued in GNIS since 09/30/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Mosquito Brook sits at 44.85783° N, 70.85368° W (DMS 44°51′28″ N, 70°51′13″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.81972° N, 70.75972° W (DMS 44°49′11″ N, 70°45′35″ 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 Mosquito Brook itself. The ones closest to Mosquito Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Metallak Stream | Metallak Mountain | 2.1 mi |
| Metallak Brook | Metallak Mountain | 2.2 mi |
| Rand Brook | Middle Dam | 2.5 mi |
| Mill Brook | Richardson Pond | 4.3 mi |
| Icicle Brook | Metallak Mountain | 4.5 mi |
| Fish Pond Brook | Richardson Pond | 4.7 mi |
| Beaver Brook | Richardson Pond | 4.8 mi |
| Birch Brook | Middle Dam | 5.6 mi |
| Ash Brook | Middle Dam | 6 mi |
| Deer Mountain Stream | Richardson Pond | 6.2 mi |
Features on the USGS Metallak Mountain Quadrangle
The Metallak Mountain 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 16 catalogued natural features alongside Mosquito Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whitneys Point | Capes | Oxford County, ME | 0.3 mi |
| Black Point | Capes | Oxford County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Metallak Stream | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| Pine Island | Islands | Oxford County, ME | 2.2 mi |
| Metallak Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.2 mi |
| Upper Richardson Lake | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 2.5 mi |
| Metallak Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 3.4 mi |
| Toothaker Island | Islands | Franklin County, ME | 3.7 mi |
| Icicle Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 4.5 mi |
| Metallak Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 5.1 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 31.5 miles north (bearing N) of Mosquito Brook. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 54 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. Being this far north (lat 44.858°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 31.5 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Mosquito Brook track the nearby Whitneys Point cape (0.3 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Mosquito Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whitneys Point | Capes | Oxford County, ME | 0.3 mi |
| Black Point | Capes | Oxford County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Halfmoon Cove | Bays | Oxford County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Dollar Island | Islands | Oxford County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Black Point | Capes | Oxford County, ME | 1.9 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Mosquito Brook located?
Mosquito Brook is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 31.5 miles north of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Metallak Mountain topographic quadrangle.
How far is Mosquito Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 54 minutes, 31.5 miles north (bearing N) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Mosquito Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Mosquito Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 571725 on the Metallak Mountain quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Mosquito 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.