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Stony Brook — Streams 5.7 Miles N of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Bethel Quadrangle · GNIS 581225
Within Oxford County, Maine, on the USGS Bethel quadrangle, the stream known as Stony Brook sits 5.7 miles north of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “stream in Oxford County, United States of America - Geonames ID = 4979987”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Oxford County, Maine, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Stony Brook as a stream on the Bethel topographic quadrangle (FIPS 23/017), under Feature ID 581225. Catalogued in GNIS since 09/30/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Stony Brook sits at 44.48756° N, 70.78285° W (DMS 44°29′15″ N, 70°46′58″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.52951° N, 70.76896° W (DMS 44°31′46″ N, 70°46′08″ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Bear River | Bethel | 0.1 mi |
| Sunday River | Bethel | 2.4 mi |
| Barkers Brook | Bethel | 2.6 mi |
| Meadow Brook | East Andover | 3 mi |
| Great Brook | Puzzle Mountain | 3.2 mi |
| Simons Brook | Bethel | 3.5 mi |
| Otter Brook | Bryant Pond | 3.9 mi |
| Twitchell Brook | Bethel | 4 mi |
| Branch Brook | Puzzle Mountain | 4.3 mi |
| Pond Stream | Bryant Pond | 4.4 mi |
Features on the USGS Bethel Quadrangle
The Bethel 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 24 catalogued natural features alongside Stony Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bear River | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.1 mi |
| Mount Will | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Swan Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.2 mi |
| Sunday River | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.4 mi |
| Barkers Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.6 mi |
| Farwell Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.8 mi |
| Simons Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 3.5 mi |
| Locke Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 3.6 mi |
| Twitchell Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 4 mi |
| Barker Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 4.6 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing N out of Bethel for 5.7 miles (north) and you reach Stony Brook; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 10 minutes.
Best time to visit
Best observed in late spring and early summer when flow is strong and banks are visible. At this latitude (44.488°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. The 5.7-mile drive from Chapman Inn makes it practical for a half-day outing — you can check conditions in the morning and still turn back if the weather closes in. Conditions at Stony Brook track the nearby Bear River stream (essentially adjacent) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Stony Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bear River | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.1 mi |
| Bean Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Mount Will | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Jims Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Swan Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.2 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Stony Brook located?
Stony Brook is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 5.7 miles north of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Bethel topographic quadrangle.
How far is Stony Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 10 minutes, 5.7 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 581225 on the Bethel 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: Q35399788.