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Swan Pond Brook — Streams 22.8 Miles ESE of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Buckfield Quadrangle · GNIS 576582
22.8 miles east-southeast of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Buckfield topographic quadrangle, Swan Pond Brook is a stream recorded in Oxford County, Maine by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Wikidata short description: “brook in Oxford County, Maine, United States”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Buckfield 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Swan Pond Brook in Oxford County, Maine (FIPS 23/017), classified as a stream in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 576582). Catalogued in GNIS since 09/30/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Swan Pond Brook sits at 44.29312° N, 70.35534° W (DMS 44°17′35″ N, 70°21′19″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.35056° N, 70.33083° W (DMS 44°21′02″ N, 70°19′51″ 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 Swan Pond Brook itself. The ones closest to Swan Pond Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| East Branch Nezinscot River | Buckfield | 0.4 mi |
| West Branch Nezinscot River | Buckfield | 0.4 mi |
| Basin Falls Brook | West Sumner | 1.7 mi |
| Darnit Brook | West Sumner | 2.2 mi |
| Mitchell Brook | Buckfield | 2.4 mi |
| Drew Brook | Buckfield | 2.6 mi |
| Bog Brook | Buckfield | 2.8 mi |
| Cobb Brook | Oxford | 3.9 mi |
| Allen Brook | Lake Auburn West | 4.3 mi |
| Bunganock Brook | Buckfield | 4.5 mi |
Features on the USGS Buckfield Quadrangle
The Buckfield 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 35 catalogued natural features alongside Swan Pond Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Branch Nezinscot River | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| West Branch Nezinscot River | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Irish Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
| Mount Oxford Spring | Springs | Oxford County, ME | 2 mi |
| Swan Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| South Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| Mitchell Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.4 mi |
| Mount Oxford | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.4 mi |
| Drew Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.6 mi |
| Bog Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.8 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 22.8 miles east-southeast (bearing ESE) of Swan Pond Brook. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 39 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 (44.293°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 22.8 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at Swan Pond Brook track the nearby East Branch Nezinscot River stream (0.4 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Swan Pond Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Branch Nezinscot River | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| West Branch Nezinscot River | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Irish Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
| Deans Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Basin Falls Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.7 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Swan Pond Brook located?
Swan Pond Brook is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 22.8 miles east-southeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Buckfield topographic quadrangle.
How far is Swan Pond Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 39 minutes, 22.8 miles east-southeast (bearing ESE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Swan Pond Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Swan Pond Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 576582 on the Buckfield quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Swan Pond 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: Q34872530.