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Thompson Brook — Streams 23.2 Miles E of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Canton Quadrangle · GNIS 576997
Catalogued on the USGS Canton quadrangle in Oxford County, Maine, Thompson Brook — a stream — lies 23.2 miles east of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 576997, Thompson Brook is recorded as a stream on the USGS Canton quadrangle in Oxford County, Maine (FIPS 23/017). Catalogued in GNIS since 09/30/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Thompson Brook sits at 44.41784° N, 70.31839° W (DMS 44°25′04″ N, 70°19′06″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.39222° N, 70.28611° W (DMS 44°23′32″ N, 70°17′10″ 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 Thompson Brook itself. The ones closest to Thompson Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Sparrow Brook | Canton | 0.8 mi |
| Childs Brook | Canton | 1.9 mi |
| Bog Brook | Canton | 2 mi |
| Whitney Brook | Canton | 2.9 mi |
| Bog Brook | Worthley Pond | 3.9 mi |
| Russell Brook | Worthley Pond | 4.1 mi |
| Hayford Brook | Buckfield | 4.9 mi |
| Bunganock Brook | Buckfield | 4.9 mi |
| Ludden Brook | Canton | 5 mi |
| Thomas Brook | Worthley Pond | 5.1 mi |
Features on the USGS Canton Quadrangle
The Canton 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 32 catalogued natural features alongside Thompson Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Anasagunticook | Reservoirs | Oxford County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| The Pinnacle | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Sparrow Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Staples Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Bartlett Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Thompson Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Childs Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Bog Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2 mi |
| Dunn Ledge | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2 mi |
| Doten Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 40-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Thompson Brook — 23.2 miles east as the crow flies, on compass bearing E.
Best time to visit
Best observed in late spring and early summer when flow is strong and banks are visible. At this latitude (44.418°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 23.2 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at Thompson Brook track the nearby Lake Anasagunticook reservoir (0.6 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Thompson Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Anasagunticook | Reservoirs | Oxford County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| The Pinnacle | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Sparrow Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Staples Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Bartlett Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Thompson Brook located?
Thompson Brook is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 23.2 miles east of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Canton topographic quadrangle.
How far is Thompson Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 40 minutes, 23.2 miles east (bearing E) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Thompson Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Thompson Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 576997 on the Canton quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Thompson 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.