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Stony Brook — Streams 16.1 Miles N of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Andover Quadrangle · GNIS 576406
Catalogued on the USGS Andover quadrangle in Oxford County, Maine, Stony Brook — a stream — lies 16.1 miles north of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “stream in Oxford County, United States of America - Geonames ID = 4979989”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 576406, Stony Brook is recorded as a stream on the USGS Andover quadrangle in Oxford County, Maine (FIPS 23/017). Catalogued in GNIS since 09/30/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Stony Brook sits at 44.63812° N, 70.79285° W (DMS 44°38′17″ N, 70°47′34″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.59923° N, 70.82452° W (DMS 44°35′57″ N, 70°49′28″ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Abbott Brook | Andover | 1.5 mi |
| Sawyer Brook | Andover | 2.2 mi |
| Bog Brook | Ellis Pond | 2.3 mi |
| Burroughs Brook | Andover | 2.6 mi |
| Moody Brook | Andover | 2.6 mi |
| Frye Brook | Andover | 3.1 mi |
| West Branch Ellis River | East Andover | 3.3 mi |
| Lone Brook | East Andover | 3.6 mi |
| Black Brook | Ellis Pond | 4.1 mi |
| Horseshoe Brook | Ellis Pond | 4.2 mi |
Features on the USGS Andover Quadrangle
The Andover 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 22 catalogued natural features alongside Stony Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farrington Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Abbott Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Gregg Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Sawyer Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.2 mi |
| Burroughs Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.6 mi |
| Moody Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.6 mi |
| Frye Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 3.1 mi |
| The Cataracts | Waterfalls | Oxford County, ME | 3.3 mi |
| Wyman Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 3.6 mi |
| Surplus Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 4.3 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 28-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Stony Brook — 16.1 miles north as the crow flies, on compass bearing N.
Best time to visit
Best observed in late spring and early summer when flow is strong and banks are visible. At this latitude (44.638°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 16.1 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at Stony Brook track the nearby Farrington Hill summit (1.5 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Stony Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farrington Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Abbott Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Gregg Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Sawyer Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.2 mi |
| Bog Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.3 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Stony Brook located?
Stony Brook is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 16.1 miles north of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Andover topographic quadrangle.
How far is Stony Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 28 minutes, 16.1 miles north (bearing N) 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 576406 on the Andover 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: Q35399801.