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Phelps Brook — Streams 21.2 Miles NNE of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Ellis Pond Quadrangle · GNIS 573252
21.2 miles north-northeast of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Ellis Pond topographic quadrangle, Phelps Brook is a stream recorded in Oxford County, Maine by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Ellis Pond 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Phelps Brook in Oxford County, Maine (FIPS 23/017), classified as a stream in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 573252). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 06/22/2021.
Coordinates & physical setting
Phelps Brook sits at 44.70282° N, 70.68683° W (DMS 44°42′10″ N, 70°41′13″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.74659° N, 70.71387° W (DMS 44°44′48″ N, 70°42′50″ 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 Phelps Brook itself. The ones closest to Phelps Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Beaver Brook | Ellis Pond | 0.9 mi |
| York Brook | Ellis Pond | 1 mi |
| West Fork Beaver Brook | Ellis Pond | 2.9 mi |
| East Branch Swift River | Ellis Pond | 2.9 mi |
| West Branch Swift River | Houghton | 3.9 mi |
| Black Brook | Ellis Pond | 4.3 mi |
| Thomas Farm Brook | Roxbury | 4.3 mi |
| Meadow Brook | Ellis Pond | 4.3 mi |
| Noisy Brook | Roxbury | 4.3 mi |
| Berdeen Stream | Houghton | 4.3 mi |
Features on the USGS Ellis Pond Quadrangle
The Ellis Pond 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 24 catalogued natural features alongside Phelps Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Little Ellis Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Beaver Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| York Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
| Hedgehog Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Old Turk Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Dunham Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Pleasant Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.2 mi |
| Record Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.8 mi |
| Silver Ripple Cascade | Waterfalls | Oxford County, ME | 2.8 mi |
| West Fork Beaver Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.9 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 21.2 miles north-northeast (bearing NNE) of Phelps Brook. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 36 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 (44.703°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 21.2 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at Phelps Brook track the nearby Little Ellis Pond lake (0.9 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Phelps Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Little Ellis Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Beaver Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| York Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
| Hedgehog Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Old Turk Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.7 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Phelps Brook located?
Phelps Brook is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 21.2 miles north-northeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Ellis Pond topographic quadrangle.
How far is Phelps Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 36 minutes, 21.2 miles north-northeast (bearing NNE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Phelps Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Phelps Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 573252 on the Ellis Pond quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Phelps 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.