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Paddy Meadow Brook — Streams 20.3 Miles NE of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Dixfield Quadrangle · GNIS 572914
Catalogued on the USGS Dixfield quadrangle in Oxford County, Maine, Paddy Meadow Brook — a stream — lies 20.3 miles northeast of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 572914, Paddy Meadow Brook is recorded as a stream on the USGS Dixfield quadrangle in Oxford County, Maine (FIPS 23/017). Catalogued in GNIS since 09/30/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Paddy Meadow Brook sits at 44.59312° N, 70.47229° W (DMS 44°35′35″ N, 70°28′20″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.57472° N, 70.44000° W (DMS 44°34′29″ N, 70°26′24″ 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 Paddy Meadow Brook itself. The ones closest to Paddy Meadow Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Edmunds Bog Brook | Rumford | 1.4 mi |
| Staples Brook | Dixfield | 1.7 mi |
| Aunt Hannah Brook | Dixfield | 2.5 mi |
| Mitchell Brook | Dixfield | 2.6 mi |
| Walton Brook | Rumford | 4.3 mi |
| Goff Brook | Rumford | 4.3 mi |
| Swift River | Rumford | 4.4 mi |
| Scotty Brook | Rumford | 4.7 mi |
| Wyman Brook | Rumford | 4.7 mi |
| Spears Stream | Dixfield | 4.7 mi |
Features on the USGS Dixfield Quadrangle
The Dixfield 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 36 catalogued natural features alongside Paddy Meadow Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Falls | Waterfalls | Oxford County, ME | 0.1 mi |
| Kittredge Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Harlow Ridge | Ridges | Oxford County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Staples Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Hanscom Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Masterman Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Potter Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| Durgin Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 2.4 mi |
| Aunt Hannah Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.5 mi |
| Mitchell Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.6 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 35-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Paddy Meadow Brook — 20.3 miles northeast as the crow flies, on compass bearing NE.
Best time to visit
Best observed in late spring and early summer when flow is strong and banks are visible. At this latitude (44.593°), 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 Paddy Meadow Brook track the nearby The Falls waterfall (essentially adjacent) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Paddy Meadow Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Falls | Waterfalls | Oxford County, ME | 0.1 mi |
| Kittredge Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Edmunds Bog Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Halfmoon Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Harlow Ridge | Ridges | Oxford County, ME | 1.7 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Paddy Meadow Brook located?
Paddy Meadow Brook is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 20.3 miles northeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Dixfield topographic quadrangle.
How far is Paddy Meadow Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 35 minutes, 20.3 miles northeast (bearing NE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Paddy Meadow Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Paddy Meadow Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 572914 on the Dixfield quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Paddy Meadow 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.