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Webber Brook — Streams 21.5 Miles SE of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Norway Quadrangle · GNIS 577930
Catalogued on the USGS Norway quadrangle in Oxford County, Maine, Webber Brook — a stream — lies 21.5 miles southeast of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “river in the United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 577930, Webber Brook is recorded as a stream on the USGS Norway quadrangle in Oxford County, Maine (FIPS 23/017). Catalogued in GNIS since 09/30/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Webber Brook sits at 44.16424° N, 70.51339° W (DMS 44°09′51″ N, 70°30′48″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.20056° N, 70.55944° W (DMS 44°12′02″ N, 70°33′34″ 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 Webber Brook itself. The ones closest to Webber Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Town Farm Brook | Norway | 0.4 mi |
| Sargent Brook | Norway | 2.1 mi |
| Willow Brook | Oxford | 2.2 mi |
| Lombard Brook | Norway | 2.3 mi |
| Pennesseewassee Stream | Norway | 2.8 mi |
| Bird Brook | Norway | 3.4 mi |
| Meadow Brook | Oxford | 3.6 mi |
| Minister Brook | Oxford | 4 mi |
| Twitchell Brook | Oxford | 4.1 mi |
| Stony Brook | Norway | 4.1 mi |
Features on the USGS Norway Quadrangle
The Norway 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 32 catalogued natural features alongside Webber Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Town Farm Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Lovejoy Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Allen Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Horse Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2 mi |
| Sargent Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| Lombard Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.3 mi |
| Pennesseewassee Stream | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.8 mi |
| Brett Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 3 mi |
| Steep Falls | Waterfalls | Oxford County, ME | 3.1 mi |
| Pike Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 3.4 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 37-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Webber Brook — 21.5 miles southeast as the crow flies, on compass bearing SE.
Best time to visit
Best observed in late spring and early summer when flow is strong and banks are visible. At this latitude (44.164°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 21.5 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at Webber Brook track the nearby Town Farm Brook stream (0.4 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Webber Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Town Farm Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Lovejoy Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Allen Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Whitney Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2 mi |
| Horse Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Webber Brook located?
Webber Brook is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 21.5 miles southeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Norway topographic quadrangle.
How far is Webber Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 37 minutes, 21.5 miles southeast (bearing SE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Webber Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Webber Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 577930 on the Norway quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Webber 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: Q34849563.