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Pond Brook — Streams 12.7 Miles NW of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Old Speck Mountain Quadrangle · GNIS 573586
Catalogued on the USGS Old Speck Mountain quadrangle in Oxford County, Maine, Pond Brook — a stream — lies 12.7 miles northwest of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “stream in Oxford County, Maine, United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 573586, Pond Brook is recorded as a stream on the USGS Old Speck Mountain quadrangle in Oxford County, Maine (FIPS 23/017). Catalogued in GNIS since 09/30/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Pond Brook sits at 44.54450° N, 70.95730° W (DMS 44°32′40″ N, 70°57′26″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.56250° N, 70.97250° W (DMS 44°33′45″ N, 70°58′21″ 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 Pond Brook itself. The ones closest to Pond Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Goose Eye Brook | Old Speck Mountain | 2.3 mi |
| Sargent Brook | Old Speck Mountain | 2.8 mi |
| Miles Notch Brook | Old Speck Mountain | 3.3 mi |
| Morse Brook | Old Speck Mountain | 3.4 mi |
| Paine Brook | Old Speck Mountain | 3.5 mi |
| Bull Branch | Gilead | 3.9 mi |
| South Branch Sunday River | Gilead | 4.3 mi |
| Wight Brook | Puzzle Mountain | 4.6 mi |
| Eames Brook | Gilead | 4.7 mi |
| Simons Brook | Bethel | 6.2 mi |
Features on the USGS Old Speck Mountain Quadrangle
The Old Speck Mountain 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 36 catalogued natural features alongside Pond Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fulling Mill Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Mahoosuc Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| South Peak | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Mahoosuc Arm | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Speck Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Notch 2 | Gaps | Oxford County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Mahoosuc Notch | Gaps | Oxford County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Riley Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Slide Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Mahoosuc Range | Ranges | Oxford County, NH | 1.8 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 22-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Pond Brook — 12.7 miles northwest as the crow flies, on compass bearing NW.
Best time to visit
Best observed in late spring and early summer when flow is strong and banks are visible. At this latitude (44.545°), 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 Pond Brook track the nearby Fulling Mill Mountain summit (1.2 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Pond Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fulling Mill Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Mahoosuc Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| South Peak | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Mahoosuc Arm | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Speck Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Pond Brook located?
Pond Brook is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 12.7 miles northwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Old Speck Mountain topographic quadrangle.
How far is Pond Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 22 minutes, 12.7 miles northwest (bearing NW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Pond Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Pond Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 573586 on the Old Speck Mountain quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Pond 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.
Wikidata: Q35256371.