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South Brook — Streams 44.6 Miles N of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Kennebago Quadrangle · GNIS 575821
Catalogued on the USGS Kennebago quadrangle in Oxford County, Maine, South Brook — a stream — lies 44.6 miles north of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “stream in Oxford County, Maine, United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 575821, South Brook is recorded as a stream on the USGS Kennebago quadrangle in Oxford County, Maine (FIPS 23/017). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 11/17/2006.
Coordinates & physical setting
South Brook sits at 45.04740° N, 70.87000° W (DMS 45°02′51″ N, 70°52′12″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 45.01730° N, 70.91320° W (DMS 45°01′02″ N, 70°54′48″ 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 South Brook itself. The ones closest to South Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Toothaker Brook Number One | Kennebago | 0.5 mi |
| Beaver Brook | Kennebago | 0.7 mi |
| Portage Brook | Lincoln Pond | 2.1 mi |
| Cold Brook | Kennebago | 2.3 mi |
| Lost Brook | Lincoln Pond | 2.7 mi |
| Cupsuptic River | Kennebago | 2.8 mi |
| Toothaker Brook Number Two | Kennebago | 3 mi |
| Otter Brook | Oquossoc | 3.4 mi |
| Little East Branch Cupsuptic River | Lincoln Pond | 4.2 mi |
| Kamankeag Brook | Kennebago | 4.5 mi |
Features on the USGS Kennebago Quadrangle
The Kennebago 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 17 catalogued natural features alongside South Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Toothaker Brook Number One | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Beaver Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Little Falls | Waterfalls | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Daddys Ridge | Ridges | Oxford County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Cold Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.3 mi |
| Burnt Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.6 mi |
| Cupsuptic River | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.8 mi |
| Toothaker Brook Number Two | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 3 mi |
| Cloutman Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 4.1 mi |
| Johns Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 4.1 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 76-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from South Brook — 44.6 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. Being this far north (lat 45.047°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 44.6 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at South Brook track the nearby Toothaker Brook Number One stream (0.5 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to South Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Toothaker Brook Number One | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Beaver Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Fox Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
| Little Falls | Waterfalls | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Daddys Ridge | Ridges | Oxford County, ME | 1.8 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is South Brook located?
South Brook is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 44.6 miles north of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Kennebago topographic quadrangle.
How far is South Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 76 minutes, 44.6 miles north (bearing N) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is South Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies South Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 575821 on the Kennebago quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit South 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: Q35311950.