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Scoggins Brook — Streams 17.3 Miles S of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Waterford Flat Quadrangle · GNIS 581199
17.3 miles south of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Waterford Flat topographic quadrangle, Scoggins Brook is a stream recorded in Oxford County, Maine by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Waterford Flat 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Scoggins Brook in Oxford County, Maine (FIPS 23/017), classified as a stream in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 581199). Catalogued in GNIS since 09/30/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Scoggins Brook sits at 44.15785° N, 70.72784° W (DMS 44°09′28″ N, 70°43′40″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.17285° N, 70.76451° W (DMS 44°10′22″ N, 70°45′52″ 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 Scoggins Brook itself. The ones closest to Scoggins Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Mutiny Brook | Waterford Flat | 0.3 mi |
| Mill Brook | Waterford Flat | 0.4 mi |
| Kedar Brook | Waterford Flat | 1.8 mi |
| Kingman Brook | Waterford Flat | 1.9 mi |
| Powers Brook | North Waterford | 3.2 mi |
| Morse Brook | Waterford Flat | 3.3 mi |
| Duck Pond Brook | North Waterford | 3.4 mi |
| Farnsworth Brook | Waterford Flat | 3.8 mi |
| Mills Brook | Waterford Flat | 4.5 mi |
| Meadow Brook | Waterford Flat | 4.9 mi |
Features on the USGS Waterford Flat Quadrangle
The Waterford Flat 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 47 catalogued natural features alongside Scoggins Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mutiny Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.3 mi |
| Mill Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Bear Pond | Reservoirs | Oxford County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Stanwood Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Bear Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
| Mount Tire'm | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Packard Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Hedgehog Ledge | Cliffs | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Kimball Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Little Loose Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 17.3 miles south (bearing S) of Scoggins Brook. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 30 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 (44.158°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 17.3 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at Scoggins Brook track the nearby Mutiny Brook stream (0.3 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Scoggins Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mutiny Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.3 mi |
| Mill Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Bear Pond | Reservoirs | Oxford County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Stanwood Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Bear Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Scoggins Brook located?
Scoggins Brook is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 17.3 miles south of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Waterford Flat topographic quadrangle.
How far is Scoggins Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 30 minutes, 17.3 miles south (bearing S) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Scoggins Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Scoggins Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 581199 on the Waterford Flat quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Scoggins 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.