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Tyler Brook — Streams 26.0 Miles NNW of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Umbagog Lake South Quadrangle · GNIS 577515
26.0 miles north-northwest of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Umbagog Lake South topographic quadrangle, Tyler Brook is a stream recorded in Oxford County, Maine by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Umbagog Lake South 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Tyler Brook in Oxford County, Maine (FIPS 23/017), classified as a stream in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 577515). Catalogued in GNIS since 09/30/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Tyler Brook sits at 44.74200° N, 71.02424° W (DMS 44°44′31″ N, 71°01′27″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.72528° N, 71.00417° W (DMS 44°43′31″ N, 71°00′15″ 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 Tyler Brook itself. The ones closest to Tyler Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| B Brook | Umbagog Lake North | 0.9 mi |
| Dead Cambridge River | Umbagog Lake South | 2.1 mi |
| Swift Cambridge River | B Pond | 2.4 mi |
| Rapid River | Umbagog Lake North | 3.6 mi |
| Lou Ann Brook | B Pond | 3.7 mi |
| Campbell Brook | B Pond | 3.8 mi |
| Greenwood Brook | B Pond | 5.2 mi |
| Blackcat Brook | Middle Dam | 6 mi |
| Red Brook | B Pond | 6.1 mi |
| Lost Brook | B Pond | 6.1 mi |
Features on the USGS Umbagog Lake South Quadrangle
The Umbagog Lake South 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 16 catalogued natural features alongside Tyler Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Cove | Bays | Oxford County, ME | 0.3 mi |
| Metallak Island | Islands | Coos County, NH | 1 mi |
| Blake Island | Islands | Coos County, NH | 1.4 mi |
| Tidswell Point | Capes | Coos County, NH | 1.5 mi |
| Bear Island | Islands | Coos County, NH | 1.6 mi |
| Dead Cambridge River | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| Big Island | Islands | Coos County, NH | 2.4 mi |
| Sargent Cove | Bays | Coos County, NH | 2.9 mi |
| Thurston Cove | Bays | Coos County, NH | 3 mi |
| Hampshire Hills | Summits | Coos County, NH | 4.1 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 26.0 miles north-northwest (bearing NNW) of Tyler Brook. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 45 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 (44.742°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 26.0 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Tyler Brook track the nearby Tyler Cove bay (0.3 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Tyler Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Cove | Bays | Oxford County, ME | 0.3 mi |
| B Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Metallak Island | Islands | Coos County, NH | 1 mi |
| Tyler Point | Capes | Coos County, NH | 1.1 mi |
| B Brook Cove | Bays | Oxford County, ME | 1.4 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Tyler Brook located?
Tyler Brook is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 26.0 miles north-northwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Umbagog Lake South topographic quadrangle.
How far is Tyler Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 45 minutes, 26.0 miles north-northwest (bearing NNW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Tyler Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Tyler Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 577515 on the Umbagog Lake South quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Tyler 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.