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Niles Brook — Streams 9.2 Miles SE of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Greenwood Quadrangle · GNIS 572173
Catalogued on the USGS Greenwood quadrangle in Oxford County, Maine, Niles Brook — a stream — lies 9.2 miles southeast of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 572173, Niles Brook is recorded as a stream on the USGS Greenwood quadrangle in Oxford County, Maine (FIPS 23/017). Catalogued in GNIS since 09/30/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Niles Brook sits at 44.32451° N, 70.64062° W (DMS 44°19′28″ N, 70°38′26″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.29500° N, 70.62556° W (DMS 44°17′42″ N, 70°37′32″ 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 Niles Brook itself. The ones closest to Niles Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Twitchell Brook | West Paris | 1 mi |
| Black Brook | Greenwood | 1.2 mi |
| Sanborn River | Greenwood | 1.3 mi |
| Andrews Brook | West Paris | 4.2 mi |
| Moose Pond Brook | West Paris | 4.7 mi |
| Herrick Brook | Waterford Flat | 5.9 mi |
| McCrillian Brook | Bryant Pond | 6.1 mi |
| Bog Brook | West Paris | 6.1 mi |
| Wild Brook | East Stoneham | 6.7 mi |
| Beaver Brook | Bryant Pond | 6.8 mi |
Features on the USGS Greenwood Quadrangle
The Greenwood 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 31 catalogued natural features alongside Niles Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Hicks Pond | Reservoirs | Oxford County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Sanborn River | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Halls Ridge | Ridges | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Bald Bluff | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Oversett Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Oversett Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 2 mi |
| Indian Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| Mud Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 2.2 mi |
| Noyes Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.3 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 16-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Niles Brook — 9.2 miles southeast as the crow flies, on compass bearing SE.
Best time to visit
Best observed in late spring and early summer when flow is strong and banks are visible. At this latitude (44.325°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. The 9.2-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 Niles Brook track the nearby Twitchell Brook stream (1.0 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Niles Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Twitchell Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
| Black Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Hicks Pond | Reservoirs | Oxford County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Sanborn River | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Halls Ridge | Ridges | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Niles Brook located?
Niles Brook is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 9.2 miles southeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Greenwood topographic quadrangle.
How far is Niles Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 16 minutes, 9.2 miles southeast (bearing SE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Niles Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Niles Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 572173 on the Greenwood quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Niles 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.