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Twitchell Brook — Streams 1.9 Miles NNW of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Bethel Quadrangle · GNIS 581249
Within Oxford County, Maine, on the USGS Bethel quadrangle, the stream known as Twitchell Brook sits 1.9 miles north-northwest of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Oxford County, Maine, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Twitchell Brook as a stream on the Bethel topographic quadrangle (FIPS 23/017), under Feature ID 581249. Catalogued in GNIS since 09/30/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Twitchell Brook sits at 44.43118° N, 70.79757° W (DMS 44°25′52″ N, 70°47′51″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.43389° N, 70.82000° W (DMS 44°26′02″ N, 70°49′12″ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Mill Brook | Bethel | 1.2 mi |
| Alder River | Bethel | 1.3 mi |
| Kendall Brook | Bethel | 1.6 mi |
| Sunday River | Bethel | 1.7 mi |
| Chapman Brook | Bethel | 1.9 mi |
| Lanes Brook | Bethel | 2.4 mi |
| Chandler Brook | Bethel | 2.5 mi |
| Barkers Brook | Bethel | 2.6 mi |
| Bear River | Bethel | 3.9 mi |
| Stony Brook | Bethel | 4 mi |
Features on the USGS Bethel Quadrangle
The Bethel 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 24 catalogued natural features alongside Twitchell Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hastings Island | Islands | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Mill Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Bond Island | Islands | Oxford County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Alder River | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Kendall Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Sunday River | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Chapman Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Pine Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| Locke Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.4 mi |
| Robinson Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.4 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing NNW out of Bethel for 1.9 miles (north-northwest) and you reach Twitchell Brook; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 3 minutes.
Best time to visit
Best observed in late spring and early summer when flow is strong and banks are visible. At this latitude (44.431°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. The 1.9-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 Hastings Island (1.1 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Twitchell Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hastings Island | Islands | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Mill Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Bond Island | Islands | Oxford County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Alder River | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Kendall Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.6 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Twitchell Brook located?
Twitchell Brook is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 1.9 miles north-northwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Bethel topographic quadrangle.
How far is Twitchell Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 3 minutes, 1.9 miles north-northwest (bearing NNW) 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 581249 on the Bethel 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.