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Rand Brook — Streams 29.4 Miles N of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Middle Dam Quadrangle · GNIS 574019
Within Oxford County, Maine, on the USGS Middle Dam quadrangle, the stream known as Rand Brook sits 29.4 miles north of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Oxford County, Maine, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Rand Brook as a stream on the Middle Dam topographic quadrangle (FIPS 23/017), under Feature ID 574019. Catalogued in GNIS since 09/30/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Rand Brook sits at 44.82533° N, 70.87591° W (DMS 44°49′31″ N, 70°52′33″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.83722° N, 70.90194° W (DMS 44°50′14″ N, 70°54′07″ 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 Rand Brook itself. The ones closest to Rand Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Metallak Stream | Metallak Mountain | 1.1 mi |
| Metallak Brook | Metallak Mountain | 1.3 mi |
| Mosquito Brook | Metallak Mountain | 2.5 mi |
| Icicle Brook | Metallak Mountain | 3.5 mi |
| Bailey Brook | Metallak Mountain | 4.1 mi |
| Blackcat Brook | Middle Dam | 4.3 mi |
| Birch Brook | Middle Dam | 5 mi |
| Ash Brook | Middle Dam | 5.4 mi |
| Fish Pond Brook | Richardson Pond | 5.9 mi |
| Mill Brook | Richardson Pond | 5.9 mi |
Features on the USGS Middle Dam Quadrangle
The Middle Dam 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 27 catalogued natural features alongside Rand Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Narrows | Other Natural Features | Oxford County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Spaulding Cove | Bays | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Portland Point | Capes | Oxford County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Halfmoon Cove | Bays | Oxford County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Horse Beef Point | Capes | Oxford County, ME | 2.2 mi |
| Jackson Point | Capes | Oxford County, ME | 2.8 mi |
| Moose Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 3.3 mi |
| Cranberry Cove | Bays | Oxford County, ME | 3.3 mi |
| Lower Richardson Lake | Reservoirs | Oxford County, ME | 3.3 mi |
| Hardscrabble Island | Islands | Oxford County, ME | 3.5 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing N out of Bethel for 29.4 miles (north) and you reach Rand Brook; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 50 minutes.
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 44.825°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 29.4 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Rand Brook track the nearby Upper Richardson Lake (0.3 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Rand Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Upper Richardson Lake | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 0.3 mi |
| Pine Island | Islands | Oxford County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Metallak Stream | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| The Narrows | Other Natural Features | Oxford County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Metallak Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Rand Brook located?
Rand Brook is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 29.4 miles north of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Middle Dam topographic quadrangle.
How far is Rand Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 50 minutes, 29.4 miles north (bearing N) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Rand Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Rand Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 574019 on the Middle Dam quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Rand 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.