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Stony Brook — Streams 10.8 Miles SW of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Speckled Mountain Quadrangle · GNIS 576393
10.8 miles southwest of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Speckled Mountain topographic quadrangle, Stony Brook is a stream recorded in Oxford County, Maine by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Wikidata short description: “stream in Oxford County, United States of America - Geonames ID = 4979988”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Speckled Mountain 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Stony Brook in Oxford County, Maine (FIPS 23/017), classified as a stream in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 576393). Catalogued in GNIS since 09/30/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Stony Brook sits at 44.31562° N, 70.96952° W (DMS 44°18′56″ N, 70°58′10″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.29250° N, 70.95944° W (DMS 44°17′33″ N, 70°57′34″ 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 Stony Brook itself. The ones closest to Stony Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Mud Brook | Speckled Mountain | 1.1 mi |
| Morrison Brook | Speckled Mountain | 2 mi |
| Evans Brook | Speckled Mountain | 3 mi |
| Shirley Brook | Speckled Mountain | 3.2 mi |
| Red Rock Brook | Speckled Mountain | 3.6 mi |
| Willard Brook | Speckled Mountain | 4 mi |
| Little Lary Brook | Speckled Mountain | 4 mi |
| Bickford Brook | Wild River | 4 mi |
| Rattlesnake Brook | Center Lovell | 4.7 mi |
| Gammon Brook | Gilead | 5.1 mi |
Features on the USGS Speckled Mountain Quadrangle
The Speckled Mountain 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 37 catalogued natural features alongside Stony Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mud Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Evans Notch | Gaps | Oxford County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Haystack Notch | Gaps | Oxford County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Haystack Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Ames Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Speckled Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Mount Hastings | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2 mi |
| Durgin Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2 mi |
| Morrison Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2 mi |
| Kees Falls | Waterfalls | Oxford County, ME | 2.2 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 10.8 miles southwest (bearing SW) of Stony Brook. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 19 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 (44.316°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 10.8 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at Stony Brook track the nearby Mud Brook stream (1.1 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Stony Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mud Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Evans Notch | Gaps | Oxford County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Haystack Notch | Gaps | Oxford County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Haystack Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Ames Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.8 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Stony Brook located?
Stony Brook is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 10.8 miles southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Speckled Mountain topographic quadrangle.
How far is Stony Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 19 minutes, 10.8 miles southwest (bearing SW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Stony Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Stony Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 576393 on the Speckled Mountain quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Stony 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: Q35399775.