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Mud Brook — Streams 10.5 Miles WSW of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Speckled Mountain Quadrangle · GNIS 581138
Within Oxford County, Maine, on the USGS Speckled Mountain quadrangle, the stream known as Mud Brook sits 10.5 miles west-southwest of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Oxford County, Maine, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Mud Brook as a stream on the Speckled Mountain topographic quadrangle (FIPS 23/017), under Feature ID 581138. Catalogued in GNIS since 09/30/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Mud Brook sits at 44.33090° N, 70.97368° W (DMS 44°19′51″ N, 70°58′25″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.33389° N, 70.93694° W (DMS 44°20′02″ N, 70°56′13″ 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 Mud Brook itself. The ones closest to Mud Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Morrison Brook | Speckled Mountain | 1 mi |
| Stony Brook | Speckled Mountain | 1.1 mi |
| Evans Brook | Speckled Mountain | 2 mi |
| Little Lary Brook | Speckled Mountain | 2.9 mi |
| Shirley Brook | Speckled Mountain | 4 mi |
| Gammon Brook | Gilead | 4.1 mi |
| Red Rock Brook | Speckled Mountain | 4.4 mi |
| Twitchell Brook | Gilead | 4.8 mi |
| Willard Brook | Speckled Mountain | 4.9 mi |
| French Brook | Gilead | 4.9 mi |
Features on the USGS Speckled Mountain Quadrangle
The Speckled Mountain 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 37 catalogued natural features alongside Mud Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morrison Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
| Stony Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Mount Hastings | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Kees Falls | Waterfalls | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Haystack Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Evans Notch | Gaps | Oxford County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Haystack Notch | Gaps | Oxford County, ME | 2 mi |
| The Roost | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2 mi |
| Evans Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2 mi |
| Caribou Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.2 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing WSW out of Bethel for 10.5 miles (west-southwest) and you reach Mud Brook; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 18 minutes.
Best time to visit
Best observed in late spring and early summer when flow is strong and banks are visible. At this latitude (44.331°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 10.5 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at Mud Brook track the nearby Morrison Brook stream (1.0 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Mud Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morrison Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
| Stony Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Mount Hastings | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Kees Falls | Waterfalls | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Haystack Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.9 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Mud Brook located?
Mud Brook is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 10.5 miles west-southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Speckled Mountain topographic quadrangle.
How far is Mud Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 18 minutes, 10.5 miles west-southwest (bearing WSW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Mud Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Mud Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 581138 on the Speckled Mountain quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Mud 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.