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West Fork Beaver Brook — Streams 21.0 Miles N of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Ellis Pond Quadrangle · GNIS 578137
Catalogued on the USGS Ellis Pond quadrangle in Oxford County, Maine, West Fork Beaver Brook — a stream — lies 21.0 miles north of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “river in the United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 578137, West Fork Beaver Brook is recorded as a stream on the USGS Ellis Pond quadrangle in Oxford County, Maine (FIPS 23/017). Catalogued in GNIS since 09/30/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
West Fork Beaver Brook sits at 44.70728° N, 70.74535° W (DMS 44°42′26″ N, 70°44′43″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.73256° N, 70.77285° W (DMS 44°43′57″ N, 70°46′22″ 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 West Fork Beaver Brook itself. The ones closest to West Fork Beaver Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| York Brook | Ellis Pond | 2.7 mi |
| Phelps Brook | Ellis Pond | 2.9 mi |
| Beaver Brook | Ellis Pond | 2.9 mi |
| Moody Brook | Andover | 3 mi |
| Bog Brook | Ellis Pond | 3.8 mi |
| Clearwater Brook | Andover | 4 mi |
| Birch Brook | Andover | 4 mi |
| Sawyer Brook | Andover | 4.2 mi |
| Abbott Brook | Andover | 4.5 mi |
| Black Brook | Ellis Pond | 4.8 mi |
Features on the USGS Ellis Pond Quadrangle
The Ellis Pond 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 24 catalogued natural features alongside West Fork Beaver Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dunham Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Silver Ripple Cascade | Waterfalls | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| York Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.7 mi |
| Phelps Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.9 mi |
| Beaver Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.9 mi |
| Hedgehog Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 3.2 mi |
| Pleasant Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 3.3 mi |
| Santiago Bog | Swamps | Oxford County, ME | 3.4 mi |
| Little Ellis Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 3.8 mi |
| Bog Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 3.8 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 36-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from West Fork Beaver Brook — 21.0 miles north as the crow flies, on compass bearing N.
Best time to visit
Best observed in late spring and early summer when flow is strong and banks are visible. At this latitude (44.707°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 21.0 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at West Fork Beaver Brook track the nearby Dunham Hill summit (1.3 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to West Fork Beaver Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dunham Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Silver Ripple Cascade | Waterfalls | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Black Brook Notch | Gaps | Oxford County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Sawyer Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2 mi |
| York Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.7 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is West Fork Beaver Brook located?
West Fork Beaver Brook is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 21.0 miles north of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Ellis Pond topographic quadrangle.
How far is West Fork Beaver Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 36 minutes, 21.0 miles north (bearing N) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is West Fork Beaver Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies West Fork Beaver Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 578137 on the Ellis Pond quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit West Fork Beaver 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: Q34868797.