Portage Brook — Streams 46.5 Miles N of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Lincoln Pond Quadrangle · GNIS 573679
Catalogued on the USGS Lincoln Pond quadrangle in Oxford County, Maine, Portage Brook — a stream — lies 46.5 miles north 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 573679, Portage Brook is recorded as a stream on the USGS Lincoln Pond quadrangle in Oxford County, Maine (FIPS 23/017). Catalogued in GNIS since 09/30/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Portage Brook sits at 45.07366° N, 70.89007° W (DMS 45°04′25″ N, 70°53′24″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 45.08889° N, 70.94528° W (DMS 45°05′20″ N, 70°56′43″ 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 Portage Brook itself. The ones closest to Portage Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Lost Brook | Lincoln Pond | 0.6 mi |
| South Brook | Kennebago | 2.1 mi |
| Beaver Brook | Kennebago | 2.2 mi |
| Little East Branch Cupsuptic River | Lincoln Pond | 2.3 mi |
| Toothaker Brook Number One | Kennebago | 2.4 mi |
| Cold Brook | Kennebago | 4.3 mi |
| Hurricane Brook | Lincoln Pond | 4.5 mi |
| Twin Brook | Lincoln Pond | 4.6 mi |
| Cupsuptic River | Kennebago | 4.8 mi |
| Toothaker Brook Number Two | Kennebago | 5 mi |
Features on the USGS Lincoln Pond Quadrangle
The Lincoln Pond 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 13 catalogued natural features alongside Portage Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Big Falls | Waterfalls | Oxford County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Lost Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Fox Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Little East Branch Cupsuptic River | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.3 mi |
| Lincoln Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 3 mi |
| Green Top | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 3.3 mi |
| Big Buck Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 3.8 mi |
| Hurricane Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 4.5 mi |
| Twin Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 4.6 mi |
| Deer Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 5 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 80-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Portage Brook — 46.5 miles north as the crow flies, on compass bearing N.
Best time to visit
Best observed in late spring and early summer when flow is strong and banks are visible. Being this far north (lat 45.074°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 46.5 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Portage Brook track the nearby Big Falls waterfall (0.6 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Portage Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Big Falls | Waterfalls | Oxford County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Lost Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Fox Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Burnt Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| South Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.1 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Portage Brook located?
Portage Brook is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 46.5 miles north of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Lincoln Pond topographic quadrangle.
How far is Portage Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 80 minutes, 46.5 miles north (bearing N) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Portage Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Portage Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 573679 on the Lincoln Pond quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Portage 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: Q35265794.