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Sargent Brook — Streams 10.0 Miles NW of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Old Speck Mountain Quadrangle · GNIS 574917
10.0 miles northwest of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Old Speck Mountain topographic quadrangle, Sargent Brook is a stream recorded in Oxford County, Maine by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Old Speck Mountain 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Sargent Brook in Oxford County, Maine (FIPS 23/017), classified as a stream in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 574917). Catalogued in GNIS since 09/30/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Sargent Brook sits at 44.51700° N, 70.91646° W (DMS 44°31′01″ N, 70°54′59″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.53667° N, 70.89306° W (DMS 44°32′12″ N, 70°53′35″ 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 Sargent Brook itself. The ones closest to Sargent Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Miles Notch Brook | Old Speck Mountain | 0.6 mi |
| Goose Eye Brook | Old Speck Mountain | 0.7 mi |
| Bull Branch | Gilead | 1.3 mi |
| Eames Brook | Gilead | 1.9 mi |
| Pond Brook | Old Speck Mountain | 2.8 mi |
| South Branch Sunday River | Gilead | 3.1 mi |
| Simons Brook | Bethel | 3.5 mi |
| Paine Brook | Old Speck Mountain | 3.9 mi |
| Morse Brook | Old Speck Mountain | 4 mi |
| Wight Brook | Puzzle Mountain | 4.3 mi |
Features on the USGS Old Speck Mountain Quadrangle
The Old Speck Mountain 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 36 catalogued natural features alongside Sargent Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miles Notch Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Goose Eye Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Sargent Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Riley Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Stowe Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.2 mi |
| Slide Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.3 mi |
| Miles Notch | Gaps | Oxford County, ME | 2.4 mi |
| Sunday River Whitecap | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.4 mi |
| Pond Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.8 mi |
| South Peak | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 3.3 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 10.0 miles northwest (bearing NW) of Sargent Brook. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 17 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 (44.517°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. The 10.0-mile drive from Chapman Inn makes it practical for a half-day outing — you can check conditions in the morning and still turn back if the weather closes in. Conditions at Sargent Brook track the nearby Miles Notch Brook stream (0.6 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Sargent Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miles Notch Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Goose Eye Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Sargent Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Riley Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Bull Branch | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Sargent Brook located?
Sargent Brook is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 10.0 miles northwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Old Speck Mountain topographic quadrangle.
How far is Sargent Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 17 minutes, 10.0 miles northwest (bearing NW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Sargent Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Sargent Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 574917 on the Old Speck Mountain quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Sargent 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.