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Wheeler Brook — Streams 7.1 Miles W of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Gilead Quadrangle · GNIS 581262
7.1 miles west of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Gilead topographic quadrangle, Wheeler Brook is a stream recorded in Oxford County, Maine by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Wikidata short description: “river in Oxford County, United States of America - Geonames ID = 4982883”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Gilead 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Wheeler Brook in Oxford County, Maine (FIPS 23/017), classified as a stream in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 581262). Catalogued in GNIS since 09/30/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Wheeler Brook sits at 44.40090° N, 70.93341° W (DMS 44°24′03″ N, 70°56′00″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.37312° N, 70.94118° W (DMS 44°22′23″ N, 70°56′28″ 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 Wheeler Brook itself. The ones closest to Wheeler Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bog Brook | Gilead | 0.2 mi |
| Whites Brook | Gilead | 0.6 mi |
| Chapman Brook | Gilead | 1.9 mi |
| Gammon Brook | Gilead | 2.4 mi |
| Pleasant River | Gilead | 2.8 mi |
| Twitchell Brook | Gilead | 2.9 mi |
| French Brook | Gilead | 3.2 mi |
| Lary Brook | Shelburne | 3.5 mi |
| Little Lary Brook | Speckled Mountain | 3.5 mi |
| Evans Brook | Speckled Mountain | 4.2 mi |
Features on the USGS Gilead Quadrangle
The Gilead 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 31 catalogued natural features alongside Wheeler Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Philbrook Island | Islands | Oxford County, ME | 0.1 mi |
| Bog Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.2 mi |
| Whites Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Tumbledown Dick Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
| Little Bear Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Peabody Island | Islands | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Peaked Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Chapman Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Wild River | Streams | Oxford County, NH | 2.3 mi |
| Gammon Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.4 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 7.1 miles west (bearing W) of Wheeler Brook. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 12 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 (44.401°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. The 7.1-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 Wheeler Brook track the nearby Philbrook Island (essentially adjacent) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Wheeler Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Philbrook Island | Islands | Oxford County, ME | 0.1 mi |
| Bog Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.2 mi |
| Whites Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Tumbledown Dick Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
| Little Bear Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Wheeler Brook located?
Wheeler Brook is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 7.1 miles west of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Gilead topographic quadrangle.
How far is Wheeler Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 12 minutes, 7.1 miles west (bearing W) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Wheeler Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Wheeler Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 581262 on the Gilead quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Wheeler 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: Q34886225.