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Stockbridge Branch — Streams 25.2 Miles NNE of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Roxbury Quadrangle · GNIS 576363
25.2 miles north-northeast of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Roxbury topographic quadrangle, Stockbridge Branch is a stream recorded in Oxford County, Maine by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Wikidata short description: “stream in Oxford County, Maine, United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Roxbury 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Stockbridge Branch in Oxford County, Maine (FIPS 23/017), classified as a stream in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 576363). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 04/02/2019.
Coordinates & physical setting
Stockbridge Branch sits at 44.74086° N, 70.58764° W (DMS 44°44′27″ N, 70°35′16″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.77152° N, 70.53372° W (DMS 44°46′17″ N, 70°32′01″ 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 Stockbridge Branch itself. The ones closest to Stockbridge Branch:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| West Branch Swift River | Houghton | 3.2 mi |
| Berdeen Stream | Houghton | 3.4 mi |
| East Branch Swift River | Ellis Pond | 3.5 mi |
| Noisy Brook | Roxbury | 3.6 mi |
| Mott Stream | Houghton | 3.7 mi |
| Thomas Farm Brook | Roxbury | 3.9 mi |
| Phelps Brook | Ellis Pond | 5.5 mi |
| Walker Brook | Roxbury | 5.9 mi |
| Beaver Brook | Ellis Pond | 6.2 mi |
| York Brook | Ellis Pond | 6.4 mi |
Features on the USGS Roxbury Quadrangle
The Roxbury 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 19 catalogued natural features alongside Stockbridge Branch. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Byron Notch | Gaps | Franklin County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Whale Back Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| West Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Muskrat Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 2.3 mi |
| Tumbledown Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 2.3 mi |
| Brush Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.6 mi |
| Walker Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 3.3 mi |
| Noisy Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 3.6 mi |
| Thomas Farm Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 3.9 mi |
| Tumbledown Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 4.2 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 25.2 miles north-northeast (bearing NNE) of Stockbridge Branch. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 43 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 (44.741°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 25.2 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Stockbridge Branch track the nearby Byron Notch mountain gap (0.9 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Stockbridge Branch
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Byron Notch | Gaps | Franklin County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Whale Back Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| West Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Tumbledown Mountain | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 2 mi |
| Dolly Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.2 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Stockbridge Branch located?
Stockbridge Branch is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 25.2 miles north-northeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Roxbury topographic quadrangle.
How far is Stockbridge Branch from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 43 minutes, 25.2 miles north-northeast (bearing NNE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Stockbridge Branch?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Stockbridge Branch as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 576363 on the Roxbury quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Stockbridge Branch?
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: Q35393938.