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Red Brook — Streams 22.7 Miles NNW of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS B Pond Quadrangle · GNIS 574081
Catalogued on the USGS B Pond quadrangle in Oxford County, Maine, Red Brook — a stream — lies 22.7 miles north-northwest of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 574081, Red Brook is recorded as a stream on the USGS B Pond quadrangle in Oxford County, Maine (FIPS 23/017). Catalogued in GNIS since 09/30/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Red Brook sits at 44.72256° N, 70.90341° W (DMS 44°43′21″ N, 70°54′12″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.74833° N, 70.92083° W (DMS 44°44′54″ N, 70°55′15″ 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 Red Brook itself. The ones closest to Red Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Lost Brook | B Pond | 0.2 mi |
| Mountain Brook | B Pond | 0.5 mi |
| Greenwood Brook | B Pond | 1 mi |
| Campbell Brook | B Pond | 2.7 mi |
| Blackcat Brook | Middle Dam | 3 mi |
| Bailey Brook | Metallak Mountain | 3.7 mi |
| Lou Ann Brook | B Pond | 4.1 mi |
| Swift Cambridge River | B Pond | 4.2 mi |
| Birch Brook | Andover | 4.7 mi |
| Clearwater Brook | Andover | 4.7 mi |
Features on the USGS B Pond Quadrangle
The B Pond 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 20 catalogued natural features alongside Red Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lost Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.2 mi |
| Mountain Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Greenwood Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
| C Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Campbell Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.7 mi |
| Spruce Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.8 mi |
| Rabbit Knoll | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 3.1 mi |
| B Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 3.1 mi |
| East B Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 3.9 mi |
| Lou Ann Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 4.1 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 39-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Red Brook — 22.7 miles north-northwest as the crow flies, on compass bearing NNW.
Best time to visit
Best observed in late spring and early summer when flow is strong and banks are visible. At this latitude (44.723°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 22.7 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at Red Brook track the nearby Lost Brook stream (0.2 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Red Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lost Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.2 mi |
| Mountain Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Greenwood Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
| C Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| C Bluff | Cliffs | Oxford County, ME | 1.6 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Red Brook located?
Red Brook is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 22.7 miles north-northwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS B Pond topographic quadrangle.
How far is Red Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 39 minutes, 22.7 miles north-northwest (bearing NNW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Red Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Red Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 574081 on the B Pond quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Red 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.