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Sanderson Brook — Streams 39.8 Miles NNW of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Wilsons Mills Quadrangle · GNIS 574862
Within Oxford County, Maine, on the USGS Wilsons Mills quadrangle, the stream known as Sanderson Brook sits 39.8 miles north-northwest of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “stream in Maine and New Hampshire, United States”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Oxford County, Maine, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Sanderson Brook as a stream on the Wilsons Mills topographic quadrangle (FIPS 23/017), under Feature ID 574862. Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 05/01/2015.
Coordinates & physical setting
Sanderson Brook sits at 44.95227° N, 71.03980° W (DMS 44°57′08″ N, 71°02′23″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.95534° N, 71.05387° W (DMS 44°57′19″ N, 71°03′14″ 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 Sanderson Brook itself. The ones closest to Sanderson Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Little Abbott Brook | Wilsons Mills | 0.8 mi |
| Bog Brook | Wilsons Mills | 2.1 mi |
| Cold Brook | Wilsons Mills | 3.2 mi |
| Beaver Brook | Richardson Pond | 3.8 mi |
| Barney Brook | Richardson Pond | 3.8 mi |
| Meadow Brook | Wilsons Mills | 3.9 mi |
| Aldrich Brook | Bosebuck Mountain | 5 mi |
| South Hammond Brook | Bosebuck Mountain | 5.5 mi |
| Deer Mountain Stream | Richardson Pond | 6.3 mi |
| Beaver Brook | Richardson Pond | 6.4 mi |
Features on the USGS Wilsons Mills Quadrangle
The Wilsons Mills 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 35 catalogued natural features alongside Sanderson Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Little Abbott Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Abbott Brook | Streams | Oxford County, NH | 1.1 mi |
| Parker Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Aziscohos Lake | Reservoirs | Oxford County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Halfmoon Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.9 mi |
| Washburn Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2 mi |
| Bog Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| Emerys Misery | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.5 mi |
| Bennett Brook | Streams | Oxford County, NH | 2.6 mi |
| Lamb Valley Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2.6 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing NNW out of Bethel for 39.8 miles (north-northwest) and you reach Sanderson Brook; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 68 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 44.952°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 39.8 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Sanderson Brook track the nearby Little Abbott Brook stream (0.8 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Sanderson Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Little Abbott Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Abbott Brook | Streams | Oxford County, NH | 1.1 mi |
| Parker Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Aziscohos Lake | Reservoirs | Oxford County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Halfmoon Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.9 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Sanderson Brook located?
Sanderson Brook is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 39.8 miles north-northwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Wilsons Mills topographic quadrangle.
How far is Sanderson Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 68 minutes, 39.8 miles north-northwest (bearing NNW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Sanderson Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Sanderson Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 574862 on the Wilsons Mills quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Sanderson 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: Q126094514.