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Sawyer Brook — Streams 16.8 Miles N of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Andover Quadrangle · GNIS 574957
Catalogued on the USGS Andover quadrangle in Oxford County, Maine, Sawyer Brook — a stream — lies 16.8 miles north of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 574957, Sawyer Brook is recorded as a stream on the USGS Andover quadrangle in Oxford County, Maine (FIPS 23/017). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 10/19/2016.
Coordinates & physical setting
Sawyer Brook sits at 44.64617° N, 70.74951° W (DMS 44°38′46″ N, 70°44′58″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.69667° N, 70.83972° W (DMS 44°41′48″ N, 70°50′23″ 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 Sawyer Brook itself. The ones closest to Sawyer Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bog Brook | Ellis Pond | 0.5 mi |
| Abbott Brook | Andover | 0.7 mi |
| Black Brook | Ellis Pond | 2 mi |
| West Branch Ellis River | East Andover | 2.2 mi |
| Stony Brook | Andover | 2.2 mi |
| Horseshoe Brook | Ellis Pond | 2.4 mi |
| Lone Brook | East Andover | 2.7 mi |
| Moody Brook | Andover | 2.8 mi |
| Meadow Brook | Ellis Pond | 3 mi |
| York Brook | Ellis Pond | 4 mi |
Features on the USGS Andover Quadrangle
The Andover 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 22 catalogued natural features alongside Sawyer Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abbott Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Farrington Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Stony Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.2 mi |
| Moody Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.8 mi |
| Gregg Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 4.1 mi |
| Burroughs Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 4.7 mi |
| Wyman Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 4.8 mi |
| Sawyer Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 4.9 mi |
| Frye Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 5.2 mi |
| Moody Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 5.3 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 29-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Sawyer Brook — 16.8 miles north as the crow flies, on compass bearing N.
Best time to visit
Best observed in late spring and early summer when flow is strong and banks are visible. At this latitude (44.646°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 16.8 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at Sawyer Brook track the nearby Bog Brook stream (0.5 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Sawyer Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bog Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Abbott Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Santiago Bog | Swamps | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
| Farrington Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Black Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Sawyer Brook located?
Sawyer Brook is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 16.8 miles north of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Andover topographic quadrangle.
How far is Sawyer Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 29 minutes, 16.8 miles north (bearing N) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Sawyer Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Sawyer Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 574957 on the Andover quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Sawyer 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.