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Thomas Farm Brook — Streams 21.5 Miles NNE of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Roxbury Quadrangle · GNIS 576985
Catalogued on the USGS Roxbury quadrangle in Oxford County, Maine, Thomas Farm Brook — a stream — lies 21.5 miles north-northeast of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 576985, Thomas Farm Brook is recorded as a stream on the USGS Roxbury quadrangle in Oxford County, Maine (FIPS 23/017). Catalogued in GNIS since 09/30/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Thomas Farm Brook sits at 44.68589° N, 70.60285° W (DMS 44°41′09″ N, 70°36′10″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.72528° N, 70.59528° W (DMS 44°43′31″ N, 70°35′43″ 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 Thomas Farm Brook itself. The ones closest to Thomas Farm Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Noisy Brook | Roxbury | 0.3 mi |
| Walker Brook | Roxbury | 2.2 mi |
| Philbrick Brook | Roxbury | 2.9 mi |
| Birch Brook | Roxbury | 3.5 mi |
| Stockbridge Branch | Roxbury | 3.9 mi |
| Phelps Brook | Ellis Pond | 4.3 mi |
| Beaver Brook | Ellis Pond | 4.3 mi |
| York Brook | Ellis Pond | 4.6 mi |
| East Branch Swift River | Ellis Pond | 4.7 mi |
| West Branch Swift River | Houghton | 5.2 mi |
Features on the USGS Roxbury Quadrangle
The Roxbury 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 19 catalogued natural features alongside Thomas Farm Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Noisy Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.3 mi |
| Bunker Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Brush Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Walker Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.2 mi |
| Walker Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.3 mi |
| Muskrat Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 2.4 mi |
| Whale Back Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.5 mi |
| West Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.9 mi |
| Philbrick Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.9 mi |
| Bunker Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 3.2 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 37-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Thomas Farm Brook — 21.5 miles north-northeast as the crow flies, on compass bearing NNE.
Best time to visit
Best observed in late spring and early summer when flow is strong and banks are visible. At this latitude (44.686°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 21.5 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at Thomas Farm Brook track the nearby Noisy Brook stream (0.3 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Thomas Farm Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Noisy Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.3 mi |
| Record Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Bunker Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Brush Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Flathead Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.1 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Thomas Farm Brook located?
Thomas Farm Brook is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 21.5 miles north-northeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Roxbury topographic quadrangle.
How far is Thomas Farm Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 37 minutes, 21.5 miles north-northeast (bearing NNE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Thomas Farm Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Thomas Farm Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 576985 on the Roxbury quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Thomas Farm 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.