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Plummer Brook — Streams 21.9 Miles S of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Pleasant Mountain Quadrangle · GNIS 573530
Within Oxford County, Maine, on the USGS Pleasant Mountain quadrangle, the stream known as Plummer Brook sits 21.9 miles south of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Oxford County, Maine, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Plummer Brook as a stream on the Pleasant Mountain topographic quadrangle (FIPS 23/017), under Feature ID 573530. Catalogued in GNIS since 09/30/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Plummer Brook sits at 44.08785° N, 70.81090° W (DMS 44°05′16″ N, 70°48′39″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.11528° N, 70.81833° W (DMS 44°06′55″ N, 70°49′06″ 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 Plummer Brook itself. The ones closest to Plummer Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Elkins Brook | Pleasant Mountain | 2.7 mi |
| Duck Pond Brook | North Waterford | 3.1 mi |
| Powers Brook | North Waterford | 3.2 mi |
| Popple Hill Brook | Fryeburg | 4.3 mi |
| Cold Brook | North Waterford | 4.5 mi |
| Prays Brook | Fryeburg | 4.6 mi |
| Alder Brook | Center Lovell | 4.8 mi |
| Old Course Saco River | Fryeburg | 5 mi |
| Keyes Brook | North Waterford | 5.1 mi |
| Kezar River | Fryeburg | 5.3 mi |
Features on the USGS Pleasant Mountain Quadrangle
The Pleasant Mountain 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 25 catalogued natural features alongside Plummer Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ingalls Hill | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Berry Pond | Reservoirs | Oxford County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Knight Hill | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Black Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Green Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Moose Pond | Reservoirs | Cumberland County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Pickett Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2 mi |
| Plummer Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2 mi |
| Beaver Pond | Lakes | Cumberland County, ME | 2.5 mi |
| Webber Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 2.5 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing S out of Bethel for 21.9 miles (south) and you reach Plummer Brook; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 38 minutes.
Best time to visit
Best observed in late spring and early summer when flow is strong and banks are visible. At this latitude (44.088°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 21.9 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at Plummer Brook track the nearby Ingalls Hill summit (0.7 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Plummer Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ingalls Hill | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Berry Pond | Reservoirs | Oxford County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Knight Hill | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Black Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Green Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.6 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Plummer Brook located?
Plummer Brook is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 21.9 miles south of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Pleasant Mountain topographic quadrangle.
How far is Plummer Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 38 minutes, 21.9 miles south (bearing S) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Plummer Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Plummer Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 573530 on the Pleasant Mountain quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Plummer 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.