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Whitney Brook — Streams 24.4 Miles E of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Canton Quadrangle · GNIS 578409
24.4 miles east of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Canton topographic quadrangle, Whitney Brook is a stream recorded in Oxford County, Maine by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Wikidata short description: “river in Oxford County, Maine, United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Canton 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Whitney Brook in Oxford County, Maine (FIPS 23/017), classified as a stream in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 578409). Catalogued in GNIS since 09/30/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Whitney Brook sits at 44.45812° N, 70.29923° W (DMS 44°27′29″ N, 70°17′57″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.43944° N, 70.31694° W (DMS 44°26′22″ N, 70°19′01″ 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 Whitney Brook itself. The ones closest to Whitney Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bog Brook | Canton | 1 mi |
| Childs Brook | Canton | 1.2 mi |
| Sparrow Brook | Canton | 2.7 mi |
| Ludden Brook | Canton | 2.8 mi |
| Thompson Brook | Canton | 2.9 mi |
| Fletcher Brook | East Dixfield | 3.8 mi |
| Worthley Brook | Canton | 4.1 mi |
| Thomas Brook | Worthley Pond | 4.3 mi |
| Beaver Pond Brook | Dixfield | 5.8 mi |
| Lower Stony Brook | Dixfield | 5.9 mi |
Features on the USGS Canton Quadrangle
The Canton 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 32 catalogued natural features alongside Whitney Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jewett Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Bog Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
| Forest Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Childs Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Dunn Ledge | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Stevens Island | Islands | Oxford County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| McCollister Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Fuller Brook | Streams | Androscoggin County, ME | 2 mi |
| Staples Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| Academy Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.3 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 24.4 miles east (bearing E) of Whitney Brook. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 42 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 (44.458°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 24.4 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at Whitney Brook track the nearby Jewett Hill summit (0.8 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Whitney Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jewett Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Bog Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
| Forest Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Childs Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Dunn Ledge | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Whitney Brook located?
Whitney Brook is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 24.4 miles east of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Canton topographic quadrangle.
How far is Whitney Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 42 minutes, 24.4 miles east (bearing E) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Whitney Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Whitney Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 578409 on the Canton quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Whitney 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: Q34898953.