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Philbrick Brook — Streams 19.2 Miles NNE of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Roxbury Quadrangle · GNIS 573253
Catalogued on the USGS Roxbury quadrangle in Oxford County, Maine, Philbrick Brook — a stream — lies 19.2 miles north-northeast of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 573253, Philbrick Brook is recorded as a stream on the USGS Roxbury quadrangle in Oxford County, Maine (FIPS 23/017). Catalogued in GNIS since 09/30/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Philbrick Brook sits at 44.64423° N, 70.59090° W (DMS 44°38′39″ N, 70°35′27″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.64756° N, 70.62812° W (DMS 44°38′51″ N, 70°37′41″ 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 Philbrick Brook itself. The ones closest to Philbrick Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Birch Brook | Roxbury | 0.6 mi |
| Walker Brook | Roxbury | 0.8 mi |
| Thomas Farm Brook | Roxbury | 2.9 mi |
| Walton Brook | Rumford | 3.2 mi |
| Noisy Brook | Roxbury | 3.2 mi |
| Goff Brook | Rumford | 3.6 mi |
| Meadow Brook | Ellis Pond | 4.8 mi |
| Scotty Brook | Rumford | 5.5 mi |
| Edmunds Bog Brook | Rumford | 5.6 mi |
| Black Brook | Ellis Pond | 5.8 mi |
Features on the USGS Roxbury Quadrangle
The Roxbury 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 19 catalogued natural features alongside Philbrick Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Birch Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Walker Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Bunker Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Birch Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Bunker Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Thomas Farm Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.9 mi |
| Roxbury Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 3 mi |
| Noisy Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 3.2 mi |
| Spruce Mountain | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 3.9 mi |
| Walker Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 4 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 33-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Philbrick Brook — 19.2 miles north-northeast as the crow flies, on compass bearing NNE.
Best time to visit
Best observed in late spring and early summer when flow is strong and banks are visible. At this latitude (44.644°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 19.2 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at Philbrick Brook track the nearby Birch Brook stream (0.6 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Philbrick Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Birch Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Walker Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Bunker Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Birch Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Bunker Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.8 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Philbrick Brook located?
Philbrick Brook is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 19.2 miles north-northeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Roxbury topographic quadrangle.
How far is Philbrick Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 33 minutes, 19.2 miles north-northeast (bearing NNE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Philbrick Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Philbrick Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 573253 on the Roxbury quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Philbrick 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.