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Prays Brook — Streams 21.6 Miles SSW of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Fryeburg Quadrangle · GNIS 581182
Catalogued on the USGS Fryeburg quadrangle in Oxford County, Maine, Prays Brook — a stream — lies 21.6 miles south-southwest 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 581182, Prays Brook is recorded as a stream on the USGS Fryeburg quadrangle in Oxford County, Maine (FIPS 23/017). Catalogued in GNIS since 09/30/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Prays Brook sits at 44.10285° N, 70.90201° W (DMS 44°06′10″ N, 70°54′07″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.14507° N, 70.90729° W (DMS 44°08′42″ N, 70°54′26″ 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 Prays Brook itself. The ones closest to Prays Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Popple Hill Brook | Fryeburg | 0.8 mi |
| Kezar River | Fryeburg | 1 mi |
| Alder Brook | Center Lovell | 2.5 mi |
| Elkins Brook | Pleasant Mountain | 2.6 mi |
| Old Course Saco River | Fryeburg | 2.7 mi |
| Charles River | Center Lovell | 2.9 mi |
| Kezar Outlet | Center Lovell | 2.9 mi |
| Long Meadow Brook | Center Lovell | 3.8 mi |
| Cold River | Center Lovell | 3.9 mi |
| Cold Brook | North Waterford | 4.2 mi |
Features on the USGS Fryeburg Quadrangle
The Fryeburg 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 33 catalogued natural features alongside Prays Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Swimming Bog | Swamps | Oxford County, ME | 0.2 mi |
| Popple Hill Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Kezar River | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
| Smarts Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
| Horseshoe Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Kezar Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Old Course Saco River | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.7 mi |
| Dead Lake | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 2.8 mi |
| Horseshoe Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 3.2 mi |
| Bog Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 3.9 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 37-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Prays Brook — 21.6 miles south-southwest as the crow flies, on compass bearing SSW.
Best time to visit
Best observed in late spring and early summer when flow is strong and banks are visible. At this latitude (44.103°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 21.6 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at Prays Brook track the nearby Swimming Bog swamp (0.2 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Prays Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Swimming Bog | Swamps | Oxford County, ME | 0.2 mi |
| Popple Hill Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Kezar River | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
| Smarts Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
| Horseshoe Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.4 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Prays Brook located?
Prays Brook is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 21.6 miles south-southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Fryeburg topographic quadrangle.
How far is Prays Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 37 minutes, 21.6 miles south-southwest (bearing SSW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Prays Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Prays Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 581182 on the Fryeburg quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Prays 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: Q35286718.