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New England Brook — Streams 6.1 Miles SSW of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS East Stoneham Quadrangle · GNIS 581142
6.1 miles south-southwest of Chapman Inn, on the USGS East Stoneham topographic quadrangle, New England Brook is a stream recorded in Oxford County, Maine by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS East Stoneham 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places New England Brook in Oxford County, Maine (FIPS 23/017), classified as a stream in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 581142). Catalogued in GNIS since 09/30/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
New England Brook sits at 44.32034° N, 70.82479° W (DMS 44°19′13″ N, 70°49′29″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.30806° N, 70.85139° W (DMS 44°18′29″ N, 70°51′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 New England Brook itself. The ones closest to New England Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Patte Brook | East Stoneham | 2.5 mi |
| Walker Brook | East Stoneham | 2.6 mi |
| Barkers Brook | East Stoneham | 2.8 mi |
| East Branch Pleasant River | East Stoneham | 3.2 mi |
| West Branch Pleasant River | East Stoneham | 3.4 mi |
| Wild Brook | East Stoneham | 3.5 mi |
| Meadow Brook | East Stoneham | 3.6 mi |
| Goodwin Brook | East Stoneham | 3.6 mi |
| Hannah Brook | East Stoneham | 3.6 mi |
| Bartlett Brook | East Stoneham | 3.8 mi |
Features on the USGS East Stoneham Quadrangle
The East Stoneham 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 49 catalogued natural features alongside New England Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patte Brook Waterfowl Impoundment Reservoir | Reservoirs | Oxford County, ME | 0.2 mi |
| Waterfowl Marsh | Swamps | Oxford County, ME | 0.2 mi |
| Patte Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Sunken Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Broken Bridge Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Crocker Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Browns Ledge | Cliffs | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
| Farwell Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Bell Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Albany Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 6.1 miles south-southwest (bearing SSW) of New England Brook. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 10 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 (44.320°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. The 6.1-mile drive from Chapman Inn makes it practical for a half-day outing — you can check conditions in the morning and still turn back if the weather closes in. Conditions at New England Brook track the nearby Patte Brook Waterfowl Impoundment Reservoir (0.2 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to New England Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patte Brook Waterfowl Impoundment Reservoir | Reservoirs | Oxford County, ME | 0.2 mi |
| Waterfowl Marsh | Swamps | Oxford County, ME | 0.2 mi |
| Patte Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Sunken Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Broken Bridge Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 0.7 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is New England Brook located?
New England Brook is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 6.1 miles south-southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS East Stoneham topographic quadrangle.
How far is New England Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 10 minutes, 6.1 miles south-southwest (bearing SSW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is New England Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies New England Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 581142 on the East Stoneham quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit New England 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.