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Staples Brook — Streams 19.9 Miles NE of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Dixfield Quadrangle · GNIS 576253
Catalogued on the USGS Dixfield quadrangle in Oxford County, Maine, Staples Brook — a stream — lies 19.9 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 576253, Staples Brook is recorded as a stream on the USGS Dixfield quadrangle in Oxford County, Maine (FIPS 23/017). Catalogued in GNIS since 09/30/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Staples Brook sits at 44.57006° N, 70.45868° W (DMS 44°34′12″ N, 70°27′31″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.58806° N, 70.49056° W (DMS 44°35′17″ N, 70°29′26″ 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 Staples Brook itself. The ones closest to Staples Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Aunt Hannah Brook | Dixfield | 0.8 mi |
| Mitchell Brook | Dixfield | 1 mi |
| Paddy Meadow Brook | Dixfield | 1.7 mi |
| Edmunds Bog Brook | Rumford | 2.7 mi |
| Spears Stream | Dixfield | 3 mi |
| Wyman Brook | Rumford | 3.6 mi |
| Gordon Brook | Dixfield | 4 mi |
| Swift River | Rumford | 4.4 mi |
| Logan Brook | Rumford | 4.8 mi |
| Bean Brook | Rumford | 4.8 mi |
Features on the USGS Dixfield Quadrangle
The Dixfield 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 36 catalogued natural features alongside Staples Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aunt Hannah Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Mitchell Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
| Masterman Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Sugarloaf | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Harlow Ridge | Ridges | Oxford County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Paddy Meadow Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Bull Rock | Pillars | Oxford County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| The Falls | Waterfalls | Oxford County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Potter Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| Trask Ledge | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.3 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 34-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Staples Brook — 19.9 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 (44.570°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 19.9 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at Staples Brook track the nearby Aunt Hannah Brook stream (0.8 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Staples Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aunt Hannah Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Mitchell Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
| Masterman Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Sugarloaf | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Harlow Ridge | Ridges | Oxford County, ME | 1.6 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Staples Brook located?
Staples Brook is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 19.9 miles northeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Dixfield topographic quadrangle.
How far is Staples Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 34 minutes, 19.9 miles northeast (bearing NE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Staples Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Staples Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 576253 on the Dixfield quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Staples 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: Q35369037.