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Newton Brook — Streams 20.3 Miles ENE of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Dixfield Quadrangle · GNIS 572151
20.3 miles east-northeast of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Dixfield topographic quadrangle, Newton Brook is a stream recorded in Oxford County, Maine by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Dixfield 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Newton Brook in Oxford County, Maine (FIPS 23/017), classified as a stream in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 572151). Catalogued in GNIS since 09/30/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Newton Brook sits at 44.50923° N, 70.40395° W (DMS 44°30′33″ N, 70°24′14″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.57756° N, 70.37256° W (DMS 44°34′39″ N, 70°22′21″ 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 Newton Brook itself. The ones closest to Newton Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Upper Stony Brook | Dixfield | 0.2 mi |
| Lower Stony Brook | Dixfield | 0.5 mi |
| Beaver Pond Brook | Dixfield | 1 mi |
| Worthley Brook | Canton | 2.1 mi |
| Thomas Brook | Worthley Pond | 2.6 mi |
| Spears Stream | Dixfield | 2.8 mi |
| Fletcher Brook | East Dixfield | 3.2 mi |
| Ludden Brook | Canton | 3.7 mi |
| Gordon Brook | Dixfield | 3.8 mi |
| Mitchell Brook | Dixfield | 4.3 mi |
Features on the USGS Dixfield Quadrangle
The Dixfield 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 36 catalogued natural features alongside Newton Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Upper Stony Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.2 mi |
| Lower Stony Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Green Island | Islands | Oxford County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Beaver Pond Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
| Whittemore Bluff | Cliffs | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Morrill Ledges | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Newton Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Pauls Bluff | Cliffs | Oxford County, ME | 2.3 mi |
| Spears Stream | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.8 mi |
| Webb River | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 3.1 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 20.3 miles east-northeast (bearing ENE) of Newton Brook. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 35 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 (44.509°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 20.3 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at Newton Brook track the nearby Upper Stony Brook stream (0.2 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Newton Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Upper Stony Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.2 mi |
| Lower Stony Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Green Island | Islands | Oxford County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Beaver Pond Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
| Whittemore Bluff | Cliffs | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Newton Brook located?
Newton Brook is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 20.3 miles east-northeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Dixfield topographic quadrangle.
How far is Newton Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 35 minutes, 20.3 miles east-northeast (bearing ENE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Newton Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Newton Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 572151 on the Dixfield quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Newton 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.