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Russell Brook — Streams 16.0 Miles E of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Worthley Pond Quadrangle · GNIS 574605
16.0 miles east of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Worthley Pond topographic quadrangle, Russell Brook is a stream recorded in Oxford County, Maine by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Wikidata short description: “stream in Oxford County, United States of America - Geonames ID = 4977159”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Worthley Pond 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Russell Brook in Oxford County, Maine (FIPS 23/017), classified as a stream in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 574605). Catalogued in GNIS since 09/30/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Russell Brook sits at 44.40034° N, 70.46423° W (DMS 44°24′01″ N, 70°27′51″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.42757° N, 70.51090° W (DMS 44°25′39″ N, 70°30′39″ 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 Russell Brook itself. The ones closest to Russell Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Russell Brook | Worthley Pond | 3.2 mi |
| Bog Brook | Worthley Pond | 3.5 mi |
| Bog Brook | West Paris | 4.9 mi |
| Bunganock Brook | Buckfield | 5.6 mi |
| Thomas Brook | Worthley Pond | 6.5 mi |
| Sparrow Brook | Canton | 6.9 mi |
| Andrews Brook | West Paris | 7 mi |
| Thompson Brook | Canton | 7.3 mi |
| Moose Pond Brook | West Paris | 7.4 mi |
| Darnit Brook | West Sumner | 7.5 mi |
Features on the USGS Worthley Pond Quadrangle
The Worthley Pond 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 20 catalogued natural features alongside Russell Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Benson Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Allen Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| Little Labrador Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 2.6 mi |
| Black Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.8 mi |
| Russell Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 3.2 mi |
| Ragged Jack Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 3.2 mi |
| Mud Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 3.5 mi |
| Bog Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 3.5 mi |
| Fields Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 3.6 mi |
| The Saddleback | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 4.1 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 16.0 miles east (bearing E) of Russell Brook. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 27 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 (44.400°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 16.0 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at Russell Brook track the nearby Benson Hill summit (1.3 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Russell Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Benson Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Heath Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Allen Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| Pleasant Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 2.2 mi |
| Little Labrador Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 2.6 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Russell Brook located?
Russell Brook is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 16.0 miles east of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Worthley Pond topographic quadrangle.
How far is Russell Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 27 minutes, 16.0 miles east (bearing E) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Russell Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Russell Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 574605 on the Worthley Pond quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Russell 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: Q35317374.