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Paine Brook — Streams 12.7 Miles NNW of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Old Speck Mountain Quadrangle · GNIS 572927
Within Oxford County, Maine, on the USGS Old Speck Mountain quadrangle, the stream known as Paine Brook sits 12.7 miles north-northwest of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Oxford County, Maine, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Paine Brook as a stream on the Old Speck Mountain topographic quadrangle (FIPS 23/017), under Feature ID 572927. Catalogued in GNIS since 09/30/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Paine Brook sits at 44.57173° N, 70.89813° W (DMS 44°34′18″ N, 70°53′53″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.59417° N, 70.91750° W (DMS 44°35′39″ N, 70°55′03″ 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 Paine Brook itself. The ones closest to Paine Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Morse Brook | Old Speck Mountain | 0.2 mi |
| Wight Brook | Puzzle Mountain | 1.4 mi |
| Pond Brook | Old Speck Mountain | 3.5 mi |
| Chase Hill Brook | Puzzle Mountain | 3.6 mi |
| Sargent Brook | Old Speck Mountain | 3.9 mi |
| Branch Brook | Puzzle Mountain | 4 mi |
| Goose Eye Brook | Old Speck Mountain | 4.1 mi |
| Miles Notch Brook | Old Speck Mountain | 4.5 mi |
| Great Brook | Puzzle Mountain | 4.9 mi |
| Eames Brook | Gilead | 5.1 mi |
Features on the USGS Old Speck Mountain Quadrangle
The Old Speck Mountain 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 36 catalogued natural features alongside Paine Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Screw Auger Falls Gorge | Valleys | Oxford County, ME | 0 mi |
| Morse Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.2 mi |
| Mother Walker Falls Gorge | Valleys | Oxford County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Screw Auger Falls | Waterfalls | Oxford County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Mount Hittie | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Mother Walker Falls | Waterfalls | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Miles Notch | Gaps | Oxford County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Sunday River Whitecap | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Moose Cave Gorge | Valleys | Oxford County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Slide Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.9 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing NNW out of Bethel for 12.7 miles (north-northwest) and you reach Paine Brook; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 22 minutes.
Best time to visit
Best observed in late spring and early summer when flow is strong and banks are visible. At this latitude (44.572°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 12.7 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at Paine Brook track the nearby Screw Auger Falls Gorge valley (essentially adjacent) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Paine Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Screw Auger Falls Gorge | Valleys | Oxford County, ME | 0 mi |
| Morse Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.2 mi |
| Mother Walker Falls Gorge | Valleys | Oxford County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Screw Auger Falls | Waterfalls | Oxford County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Wight Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.4 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Paine Brook located?
Paine Brook is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 12.7 miles north-northwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Old Speck Mountain topographic quadrangle.
How far is Paine Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 22 minutes, 12.7 miles north-northwest (bearing NNW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Paine Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Paine Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 572927 on the Old Speck Mountain quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Paine 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.