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Twitchell Brook — Streams 19.1 Miles SE of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Oxford Quadrangle · GNIS 577492
Catalogued on the USGS Oxford quadrangle in Oxford County, Maine, Twitchell Brook — a stream — lies 19.1 miles southeast of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 577492, Twitchell Brook is recorded as a stream on the USGS Oxford quadrangle in Oxford County, Maine (FIPS 23/017). Catalogued in GNIS since 09/30/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Twitchell Brook sits at 44.22257° N, 70.49756° W (DMS 44°13′21″ N, 70°29′51″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.21944° N, 70.46917° W (DMS 44°13′10″ N, 70°28′09″ 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 Twitchell Brook itself. The ones closest to Twitchell Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Stony Brook | Norway | 0.5 mi |
| Pennesseewassee Stream | Norway | 2 mi |
| Bird Brook | Norway | 2.2 mi |
| Bogg Brook | Norway | 3.2 mi |
| Noble Brook | Oxford | 3.2 mi |
| Cole Brook | West Paris | 3.6 mi |
| Moody Brook | West Paris | 3.7 mi |
| Webber Brook | Norway | 4.1 mi |
| Town Farm Brook | Norway | 4.4 mi |
| Dunham Brook | Oxford | 4.7 mi |
Features on the USGS Oxford Quadrangle
The Oxford 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 34 catalogued natural features alongside Twitchell Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brett Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Durrell Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Hall Pond | Reservoirs | Oxford County, ME | 2 mi |
| Singepole Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.4 mi |
| Mud Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 2.7 mi |
| Whitney Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.7 mi |
| Noble Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 3.2 mi |
| Little Singepole Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 3.3 mi |
| Mount Marie | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 3.8 mi |
| Thomas Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 4 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 33-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Twitchell Brook — 19.1 miles southeast as the crow flies, on compass bearing SE.
Best time to visit
Best observed in late spring and early summer when flow is strong and banks are visible. At this latitude (44.223°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 19.1 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at Twitchell Brook track the nearby Stony Brook stream (0.5 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Twitchell Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stony Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Brett Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Little Androscoggin River Reservoir | Reservoirs | Oxford County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Durrell Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Pennesseewassee Stream | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Twitchell Brook located?
Twitchell Brook is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 19.1 miles southeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Oxford topographic quadrangle.
How far is Twitchell Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 33 minutes, 19.1 miles southeast (bearing SE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Twitchell Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Twitchell Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 577492 on the Oxford quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Twitchell 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.