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Wight Brook — Streams 12.1 Miles NNW of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Puzzle Mountain Quadrangle · GNIS 578455
Catalogued on the USGS Puzzle Mountain quadrangle in Oxford County, Maine, Wight Brook — a stream — lies 12.1 miles north-northwest of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “river in the United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 578455, Wight Brook is recorded as a stream on the USGS Puzzle Mountain quadrangle in Oxford County, Maine (FIPS 23/017). Catalogued in GNIS since 09/30/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Wight Brook sits at 44.56950° N, 70.87035° W (DMS 44°34′10″ N, 70°52′13″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.59923° N, 70.89396° W (DMS 44°35′57″ N, 70°53′38″ 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 Wight Brook itself. The ones closest to Wight Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Paine Brook | Old Speck Mountain | 1.4 mi |
| Morse Brook | Old Speck Mountain | 1.5 mi |
| Chase Hill Brook | Puzzle Mountain | 2.3 mi |
| Branch Brook | Puzzle Mountain | 2.9 mi |
| Great Brook | Puzzle Mountain | 3.9 mi |
| Sargent Brook | Old Speck Mountain | 4.3 mi |
| Pond Brook | Old Speck Mountain | 4.6 mi |
| Goose Eye Brook | Old Speck Mountain | 4.7 mi |
| Miles Notch Brook | Old Speck Mountain | 4.8 mi |
| Eames Brook | Gilead | 5 mi |
Features on the USGS Puzzle Mountain Quadrangle
The Puzzle Mountain 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 15 catalogued natural features alongside Wight Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lightning Ledge | Benches | Oxford County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Dresser Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Chase Hill Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.3 mi |
| Branch Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.9 mi |
| Long Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 3 mi |
| Bald Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 3.2 mi |
| Black Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 3.3 mi |
| Great Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 3.9 mi |
| Puzzle Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 4.4 mi |
| Little Puzzle Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 4.8 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 21-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Wight Brook — 12.1 miles north-northwest as the crow flies, on compass bearing NNW.
Best time to visit
Best observed in late spring and early summer when flow is strong and banks are visible. At this latitude (44.570°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 12.1 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at Wight Brook track the nearby Screw Auger Falls Gorge valley (1.3 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Wight Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Screw Auger Falls Gorge | Valleys | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Paine Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Morse Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Mount Hittie | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Lightning Ledge | Benches | Oxford County, ME | 1.7 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Wight Brook located?
Wight Brook is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 12.1 miles north-northwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Puzzle Mountain topographic quadrangle.
How far is Wight Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 21 minutes, 12.1 miles north-northwest (bearing NNW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Wight Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Wight Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 578455 on the Puzzle Mountain quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Wight 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: Q34901842.