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Spears Stream — Streams 18.5 Miles ENE of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Dixfield Quadrangle · GNIS 575993
Within Oxford County, Maine, on the USGS Dixfield quadrangle, the stream known as Spears Stream sits 18.5 miles east-northeast of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “stream in Oxford County, Maine, United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Oxford County, Maine, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Spears Stream as a stream on the Dixfield topographic quadrangle (FIPS 23/017), under Feature ID 575993. Catalogued in GNIS since 09/30/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Spears Stream sits at 44.52645° N, 70.45451° W (DMS 44°31′35″ N, 70°27′16″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.46562° N, 70.55895° W (DMS 44°27′56″ N, 70°33′32″ 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 Spears Stream itself. The ones closest to Spears Stream:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Mitchell Brook | Dixfield | 2.1 mi |
| Aunt Hannah Brook | Dixfield | 2.2 mi |
| Wyman Brook | Rumford | 2.6 mi |
| Newton Brook | Dixfield | 2.8 mi |
| Upper Stony Brook | Dixfield | 2.9 mi |
| Staples Brook | Dixfield | 3 mi |
| Lower Stony Brook | Dixfield | 3.1 mi |
| Beaver Pond Brook | Dixfield | 3.5 mi |
| Logan Brook | Rumford | 4.1 mi |
| Gordon Brook | Dixfield | 4.5 mi |
Features on the USGS Dixfield Quadrangle
The Dixfield 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 36 catalogued natural features alongside Spears Stream. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Webb River | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Red Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Kidder Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Morrill Ledges | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Whittemore Bluff | Cliffs | Oxford County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Pauls Bluff | Cliffs | Oxford County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Bull Rock | Pillars | Oxford County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Burgess Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Burke Island | Islands | Oxford County, ME | 2 mi |
| Mitchell Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.1 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing ENE out of Bethel for 18.5 miles (east-northeast) and you reach Spears Stream; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 32 minutes.
Best time to visit
Best observed in late spring and early summer when flow is strong and banks are visible. At this latitude (44.526°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 18.5 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at Spears Stream track the nearby Webb River stream (0.4 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Spears Stream
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Webb River | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Red Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Kidder Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Morrill Ledges | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Whittemore Bluff | Cliffs | Oxford County, ME | 1.6 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Spears Stream located?
Spears Stream is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 18.5 miles east-northeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Dixfield topographic quadrangle.
How far is Spears Stream from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 32 minutes, 18.5 miles east-northeast (bearing ENE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Spears Stream?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Spears Stream as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 575993 on the Dixfield quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Spears Stream?
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: Q35329858.