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Split Brook — Streams 11.1 Miles NE of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Rumford Quadrangle · GNIS 576061
Catalogued on the USGS Rumford quadrangle in Oxford County, Maine, Split Brook — a stream — lies 11.1 miles northeast 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 576061, Split Brook is recorded as a stream on the USGS Rumford quadrangle in Oxford County, Maine (FIPS 23/017). Catalogued in GNIS since 09/30/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Split Brook sits at 44.51062° N, 70.61868° W (DMS 44°30′38″ N, 70°37′07″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.56923° N, 70.64396° W (DMS 44°34′09″ N, 70°38′38″ 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 Split Brook itself. The ones closest to Split Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Thurston Brook | Rumford | 0.7 mi |
| Concord River | Bryant Pond | 2.1 mi |
| Barkers Brook | Bryant Pond | 2.5 mi |
| Zircon Brook | Rumford | 2.7 mi |
| Meadow Brook | East Andover | 3 mi |
| Pond Stream | Bryant Pond | 3.8 mi |
| Bean Brook | Rumford | 4.1 mi |
| Logan Brook | Rumford | 4.2 mi |
| Swift River | Rumford | 4.7 mi |
| Otter Brook | Bryant Pond | 4.8 mi |
Features on the USGS Rumford Quadrangle
The Rumford 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 28 catalogued natural features alongside Split Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thurston Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Glass Face Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Joes Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 2.4 mi |
| Zircon Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.7 mi |
| Wheeler Island | Islands | Oxford County, ME | 3.9 mi |
| Bean Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 4.1 mi |
| Androscoggin River Reservoir | Reservoirs | Oxford County, ME | 4.2 mi |
| Androscoggin River Reservoir | Reservoirs | Oxford County, ME | 4.2 mi |
| Rumford Falls | Waterfalls | Oxford County, ME | 4.2 mi |
| Logan Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 4.2 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 19-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Split Brook — 11.1 miles northeast as the crow flies, on compass bearing NE.
Best time to visit
Best observed in late spring and early summer when flow is strong and banks are visible. At this latitude (44.511°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 11.1 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at Split Brook track the nearby Thurston Brook stream (0.7 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Split Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thurston Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Glass Face Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Thurston Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| Concord River | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| Joes Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 2.4 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Split Brook located?
Split Brook is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 11.1 miles northeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Rumford topographic quadrangle.
How far is Split Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 19 minutes, 11.1 miles northeast (bearing NE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Split Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Split Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 576061 on the Rumford quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Split 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: Q35334510.