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Quint Brook — Streams 34.8 Miles SSW of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Brownfield Quadrangle · GNIS 573946
Catalogued on the USGS Brownfield quadrangle in Oxford County, Maine, Quint Brook — a stream — lies 34.8 miles south-southwest of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 573946, Quint Brook is recorded as a stream on the USGS Brownfield quadrangle in Oxford County, Maine (FIPS 23/017). Catalogued in GNIS since 09/30/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Quint Brook sits at 43.91757° N, 70.96951° W (DMS 43°55′03″ N, 70°58′10″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 43.88917° N, 70.94250° W (DMS 43°53′21″ N, 70°56′33″ 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 Quint Brook itself. The ones closest to Quint Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Billy Brook | Brownfield | 2.6 mi |
| Haley Brook | Brownfield | 3.4 mi |
| West Branch Tenmile River | Brownfield | 3.6 mi |
| Durgin Brook | Brownfield | 4.2 mi |
| Thurston Brook | Kezar Falls | 5 mi |
| Little Saco River | Brownfield | 5.2 mi |
| Burnt Meadow Brook | Brownfield | 5.2 mi |
| Tenmile River | Hiram | 6 mi |
| Buck Meadow Brook | Hiram | 6.3 mi |
| Beaver Brook | Brownfield | 7.2 mi |
Features on the USGS Brownfield Quadrangle
The Brownfield 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 31 catalogued natural features alongside Quint Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cole Brook | Streams | Oxford County, NH | 0.2 mi |
| Linscott Brook | Streams | Oxford County, NH | 0.3 mi |
| Sugarloaf | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| Tibbetts Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.2 mi |
| Billy Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.6 mi |
| Whales Back | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.6 mi |
| Burnt Meadow Mountains | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 3.1 mi |
| Stone Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 3.1 mi |
| Peary Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 3.1 mi |
| Pine Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 3.2 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 60-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Quint Brook — 34.8 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 (43.918°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 34.8 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Quint Brook track the nearby Cole Brook stream (0.2 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Quint Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cole Brook | Streams | Oxford County, NH | 0.2 mi |
| Linscott Brook | Streams | Oxford County, NH | 0.3 mi |
| Sugarloaf | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| Tibbetts Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.2 mi |
| Crown Hill | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 2.2 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Quint Brook located?
Quint Brook is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 34.8 miles south-southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Brownfield topographic quadrangle.
How far is Quint Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 60 minutes, 34.8 miles south-southwest (bearing SSW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Quint Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Quint Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 573946 on the Brownfield quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Quint 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.