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Powers Brook — Streams 19.3 Miles S of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS North Waterford Quadrangle · GNIS 581181
19.3 miles south of Chapman Inn, on the USGS North Waterford topographic quadrangle, Powers Brook is a stream recorded in Oxford County, Maine by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Wikidata short description: “stream in Oxford County, Maine, United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS North Waterford 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Powers Brook in Oxford County, Maine (FIPS 23/017), classified as a stream in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 581181). Catalogued in GNIS since 09/30/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Powers Brook sits at 44.12590° N, 70.77395° W (DMS 44°07′33″ N, 70°46′26″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.14417° N, 70.77111° W (DMS 44°08′39″ N, 70°46′16″ 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 Powers Brook itself. The ones closest to Powers Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Duck Pond Brook | North Waterford | 0.4 mi |
| Scoggins Brook | Waterford Flat | 3.2 mi |
| Plummer Brook | Pleasant Mountain | 3.2 mi |
| Mill Brook | Waterford Flat | 3.4 mi |
| Mutiny Brook | Waterford Flat | 3.5 mi |
| Cold Brook | North Waterford | 3.9 mi |
| Keyes Brook | North Waterford | 4.1 mi |
| Patterson Brook | North Waterford | 4.2 mi |
| Kedar Brook | Waterford Flat | 4.9 mi |
| Kingman Brook | Waterford Flat | 4.9 mi |
Features on the USGS North Waterford Quadrangle
The North Waterford 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 57 catalogued natural features alongside Powers Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Duck Pond Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Marr Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Black Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Winns Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.4 mi |
| Keyes Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 2.6 mi |
| Perry Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.9 mi |
| Stearns Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.9 mi |
| Evans Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 3 mi |
| Clough Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 3.5 mi |
| Popple Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 3.5 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 19.3 miles south (bearing S) of Powers Brook. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 33 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 (44.126°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 19.3 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at Powers Brook track the nearby Stearns Pond lake (0.3 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Powers Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stearns Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 0.3 mi |
| Duck Pond Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Marr Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Plummer Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Hemlock Knoll | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.8 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Powers Brook located?
Powers Brook is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 19.3 miles south of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS North Waterford topographic quadrangle.
How far is Powers Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 33 minutes, 19.3 miles south (bearing S) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Powers Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Powers Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 581181 on the North Waterford quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Powers 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: Q35276316.