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Twitchell Brook — Streams 10.0 Miles W of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Gilead Quadrangle · GNIS 581248
Catalogued on the USGS Gilead quadrangle in Oxford County, Maine, Twitchell Brook — a stream — lies 10.0 miles west of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 581248, Twitchell Brook is recorded as a stream on the USGS Gilead quadrangle in Oxford County, Maine (FIPS 23/017). Catalogued in GNIS since 09/30/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Twitchell Brook sits at 44.39867° N, 70.99119° W (DMS 44°23′55″ N, 70°59′28″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.44583° N, 70.96361° W (DMS 44°26′45″ N, 70°57′49″ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| French Brook | Gilead | 0.3 mi |
| Lary Brook | Shelburne | 0.6 mi |
| Gammon Brook | Gilead | 0.9 mi |
| Little Lary Brook | Speckled Mountain | 1.9 mi |
| Wheeler Brook | Gilead | 2.9 mi |
| Evans Brook | Speckled Mountain | 2.9 mi |
| Bog Brook | Gilead | 3 mi |
| Whites Brook | Gilead | 3.3 mi |
| Morrison Brook | Speckled Mountain | 3.8 mi |
| Chapman Brook | Gilead | 4.7 mi |
Features on the USGS Gilead Quadrangle
The Gilead 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 31 catalogued natural features alongside Twitchell Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lary Island | Islands | Oxford County, ME | 0.2 mi |
| French Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.3 mi |
| Wild River | Streams | Oxford County, NH | 0.6 mi |
| Twin Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Gammon Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Peabody Island | Islands | Oxford County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Tumbledown Dick Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.7 mi |
| Robinson Peak | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.8 mi |
| Wheeler Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.9 mi |
| Philbrook Island | Islands | Oxford County, ME | 2.9 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 17-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Twitchell Brook — 10.0 miles west as the crow flies, on compass bearing W.
Best time to visit
Best observed in late spring and early summer when flow is strong and banks are visible. At this latitude (44.399°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. The 10.0-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 Lary Island (0.2 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Twitchell Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lary Island | Islands | Oxford County, ME | 0.2 mi |
| French Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.3 mi |
| Lary Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Wild River | Streams | Oxford County, NH | 0.6 mi |
| Twin Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.6 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Twitchell Brook located?
Twitchell Brook is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 10.0 miles west of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Gilead topographic quadrangle.
How far is Twitchell Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 17 minutes, 10.0 miles west (bearing W) 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 581248 on the Gilead 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.