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Whites Brook — Streams 6.7 Miles W of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Gilead Quadrangle · GNIS 581267
Within Oxford County, Maine, on the USGS Gilead quadrangle, the stream known as Whites Brook sits 6.7 miles west 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 Whites Brook as a stream on the Gilead topographic quadrangle (FIPS 23/017), under Feature ID 581267. Catalogued in GNIS since 09/30/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Whites Brook sits at 44.40673° N, 70.92535° W (DMS 44°24′24″ N, 70°55′31″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.45000° N, 70.94639° W (DMS 44°27′00″ N, 70°56′47″ 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 Whites Brook itself. The ones closest to Whites Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bog Brook | Gilead | 0.4 mi |
| Wheeler Brook | Gilead | 0.6 mi |
| Chapman Brook | Gilead | 1.4 mi |
| Pleasant River | Gilead | 2.4 mi |
| Gammon Brook | Gilead | 2.9 mi |
| Twitchell Brook | Gilead | 3.3 mi |
| French Brook | Gilead | 3.6 mi |
| Lary Brook | Shelburne | 3.9 mi |
| Little Lary Brook | Speckled Mountain | 4.1 mi |
| Lanes Brook | Bethel | 4.1 mi |
Features on the USGS Gilead Quadrangle
The Gilead 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 31 catalogued natural features alongside Whites Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bog Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Philbrook Island | Islands | Oxford County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Wheeler Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Tumbledown Dick Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Little Bear Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Peaked Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Chapman Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Peabody Island | Islands | Oxford County, ME | 2 mi |
| Pleasant River | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.4 mi |
| Campbell Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.7 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing W out of Bethel for 6.7 miles (west) and you reach Whites Brook; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 12 minutes.
Best time to visit
Best observed in late spring and early summer when flow is strong and banks are visible. At this latitude (44.407°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. The 6.7-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 Whites Brook track the nearby Bog Brook stream (0.4 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Whites Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bog Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Philbrook Island | Islands | Oxford County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Wheeler Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Tumbledown Dick Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Little Bear Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Whites Brook located?
Whites Brook is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 6.7 miles west of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Gilead topographic quadrangle.
How far is Whites Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 12 minutes, 6.7 miles west (bearing W) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Whites Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Whites Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 581267 on the Gilead quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Whites 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: Q34896972.