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Walton Brook — Streams 17.9 Miles NE of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Rumford Quadrangle · GNIS 577817
Within Oxford County, Maine, on the USGS Rumford quadrangle, the stream known as Walton Brook sits 17.9 miles northeast of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “river in Oxford County, Maine, United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Oxford County, Maine, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Walton Brook as a stream on the Rumford topographic quadrangle (FIPS 23/017), under Feature ID 577817. Catalogued in GNIS since 09/30/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Walton Brook sits at 44.60478° N, 70.55784° W (DMS 44°36′17″ N, 70°33′28″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.60361° N, 70.54167° W (DMS 44°36′13″ N, 70°32′30″ 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 Walton Brook itself. The ones closest to Walton Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Goff Brook | Rumford | 0.5 mi |
| Scotty Brook | Rumford | 2.6 mi |
| Birch Brook | Roxbury | 2.6 mi |
| Edmunds Bog Brook | Rumford | 2.9 mi |
| Philbrick Brook | Roxbury | 3.2 mi |
| Swift River | Rumford | 3.5 mi |
| Walker Brook | Roxbury | 3.8 mi |
| Paddy Meadow Brook | Dixfield | 4.3 mi |
| Bean Brook | Rumford | 4.4 mi |
| Logan Brook | Rumford | 5.3 mi |
Features on the USGS Rumford Quadrangle
The Rumford 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 28 catalogued natural features alongside Walton Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mitchell Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 0.1 mi |
| Goff Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Swift River Reservoir | Reservoirs | Oxford County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Thompson Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Carr Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| Lake Mountain | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 2.2 mi |
| Scotty Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.6 mi |
| Halfmoon Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 2.8 mi |
| Edmunds Bog Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.9 mi |
| Swains Notch | Gaps | Oxford County, ME | 3.2 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing NE out of Bethel for 17.9 miles (northeast) and you reach Walton Brook; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 31 minutes.
Best time to visit
Best observed in late spring and early summer when flow is strong and banks are visible. At this latitude (44.605°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 17.9 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at Walton Brook track the nearby Mitchell Brook stream (essentially adjacent) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Walton Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mitchell Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 0.1 mi |
| Goff Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Swift River Reservoir | Reservoirs | Oxford County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Thompson Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Carr Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.1 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Walton Brook located?
Walton Brook is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 17.9 miles northeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Rumford topographic quadrangle.
How far is Walton Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 31 minutes, 17.9 miles northeast (bearing NE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Walton Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Walton Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 577817 on the Rumford quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Walton 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.
Wikidata: Q34826996.