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Sparrow Brook — Streams 22.7 Miles E of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Canton Quadrangle · GNIS 575970
22.7 miles east of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Canton topographic quadrangle, Sparrow Brook is a stream recorded in Oxford County, Maine by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Canton 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Sparrow Brook in Oxford County, Maine (FIPS 23/017), classified as a stream in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 575970). Catalogued in GNIS since 09/30/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Sparrow Brook sits at 44.42507° N, 70.32978° W (DMS 44°25′30″ N, 70°19′47″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.44645° N, 70.38228° W (DMS 44°26′47″ N, 70°22′56″ 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 Sparrow Brook itself. The ones closest to Sparrow Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Thompson Brook | Canton | 0.8 mi |
| Childs Brook | Canton | 1.6 mi |
| Bog Brook | Canton | 1.7 mi |
| Whitney Brook | Canton | 2.7 mi |
| Bog Brook | Worthley Pond | 3.6 mi |
| Russell Brook | Worthley Pond | 3.7 mi |
| Thomas Brook | Worthley Pond | 4.3 mi |
| Ludden Brook | Canton | 4.5 mi |
| Worthley Brook | Canton | 4.9 mi |
| Bunganock Brook | Buckfield | 5.1 mi |
Features on the USGS Canton Quadrangle
The Canton 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 32 catalogued natural features alongside Sparrow Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Anasagunticook | Reservoirs | Oxford County, ME | 0.3 mi |
| The Pinnacle | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Thompson Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Staples Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Dunn Ledge | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Childs Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Bog Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Bartlett Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Thorne Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Thompson Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.5 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 22.7 miles east (bearing E) of Sparrow Brook. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 39 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 (44.425°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 22.7 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at Sparrow Brook track the nearby Lake Anasagunticook reservoir (0.3 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Sparrow Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Anasagunticook | Reservoirs | Oxford County, ME | 0.3 mi |
| The Pinnacle | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Thompson Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Staples Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Dunn Ledge | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Sparrow Brook located?
Sparrow Brook is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 22.7 miles east of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Canton topographic quadrangle.
How far is Sparrow Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 39 minutes, 22.7 miles east (bearing E) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Sparrow Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Sparrow Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 575970 on the Canton quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Sparrow 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.