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Simons Brook — Streams 7.0 Miles NNW of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Bethel Quadrangle · GNIS 581205
7.0 miles north-northwest of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Bethel topographic quadrangle, Simons Brook is a stream recorded in Oxford County, Maine by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Bethel 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Simons Brook in Oxford County, Maine (FIPS 23/017), classified as a stream in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 581205). Catalogued in GNIS since 09/30/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Simons Brook sits at 44.49534° N, 70.85229° W (DMS 44°29′43″ N, 70°51′08″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.53201° N, 70.88063° W (DMS 44°31′55″ N, 70°52′50″ 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 Simons Brook itself. The ones closest to Simons Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Eames Brook | Gilead | 1.8 mi |
| Great Brook | Puzzle Mountain | 2.2 mi |
| Barkers Brook | Bethel | 2.6 mi |
| Bull Branch | Gilead | 2.9 mi |
| Branch Brook | Puzzle Mountain | 3.2 mi |
| Miles Notch Brook | Old Speck Mountain | 3.2 mi |
| Bear River | Bethel | 3.4 mi |
| Stony Brook | Bethel | 3.5 mi |
| Sargent Brook | Old Speck Mountain | 3.5 mi |
| Sunday River | Bethel | 3.7 mi |
Features on the USGS Bethel Quadrangle
The Bethel 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 24 catalogued natural features alongside Simons Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Will | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.5 mi |
| Barkers Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.6 mi |
| Barker Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.7 mi |
| Locke Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 3.1 mi |
| Bear River | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 3.4 mi |
| Stony Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 3.5 mi |
| Sunday River | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 3.7 mi |
| Ellingwood Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 4.7 mi |
| Twitchell Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 5.2 mi |
| Chapman Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 5.3 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 7.0 miles north-northwest (bearing NNW) of Simons Brook. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 12 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 (44.495°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. The 7.0-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 Simons Brook track the nearby Merrill Hill summit (1.5 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Simons Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Merrill Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Eames Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Bald Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2 mi |
| Great Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.2 mi |
| Mount Will | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.5 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Simons Brook located?
Simons Brook is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 7.0 miles north-northwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Bethel topographic quadrangle.
How far is Simons Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 12 minutes, 7.0 miles north-northwest (bearing NNW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Simons Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Simons Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 581205 on the Bethel quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Simons 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.