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Twitchell Brook — Streams 9.9 Miles ESE of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS West Paris Quadrangle · GNIS 577494
9.9 miles east-southeast of Chapman Inn, on the USGS West Paris topographic quadrangle, Twitchell Brook is a stream recorded in Oxford County, Maine by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS West Paris 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Twitchell Brook in Oxford County, Maine (FIPS 23/017), classified as a stream in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 577494). Catalogued in GNIS since 09/30/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Twitchell Brook sits at 44.32673° N, 70.62090° W (DMS 44°19′36″ N, 70°37′15″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.34951° N, 70.68284° W (DMS 44°20′58″ N, 70°40′58″ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Black Brook | Greenwood | 0.9 mi |
| Niles Brook | Greenwood | 1 mi |
| Sanborn River | Greenwood | 2.1 mi |
| Andrews Brook | West Paris | 3.2 mi |
| Moose Pond Brook | West Paris | 3.8 mi |
| Bog Brook | West Paris | 5.1 mi |
| Herrick Brook | Waterford Flat | 6.2 mi |
| Moody Brook | West Paris | 6.2 mi |
| Cole Brook | West Paris | 6.3 mi |
| McCrillian Brook | Bryant Pond | 6.3 mi |
Features on the USGS West Paris Quadrangle
The West Paris 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 23 catalogued natural features alongside Twitchell Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whitman Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Shaw Ledge | Cliffs | Oxford County, ME | 2 mi |
| Rock Dundee | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| Little Androscoggin River Reservoir | Reservoirs | Oxford County, ME | 2.3 mi |
| Curtis Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.3 mi |
| Eastman Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.5 mi |
| Fuller Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.7 mi |
| Berry Ledge | Cliffs | Oxford County, ME | 2.8 mi |
| Witt Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.8 mi |
| Andrews Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 3.2 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 9.9 miles east-southeast (bearing ESE) of Twitchell Brook. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 17 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 (44.327°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. The 9.9-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 Twitchell Brook track the nearby Black Brook stream (0.9 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Twitchell Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Niles Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
| Whitman Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Hicks Pond | Reservoirs | Oxford County, ME | 2 mi |
| Shaw Ledge | Cliffs | Oxford County, ME | 2 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Twitchell Brook located?
Twitchell Brook is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 9.9 miles east-southeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS West Paris topographic quadrangle.
How far is Twitchell Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 17 minutes, 9.9 miles east-southeast (bearing ESE) 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 577494 on the West Paris 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.