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Wild Brook — Streams 3.8 Miles SSE of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS East Stoneham Quadrangle · GNIS 581271
3.8 miles south-southeast of Chapman Inn, on the USGS East Stoneham topographic quadrangle, Wild Brook is a stream recorded in Oxford County, Maine by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Wikidata short description: “river in the United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS East Stoneham 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Wild Brook in Oxford County, Maine (FIPS 23/017), classified as a stream in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 581271). Catalogued in GNIS since 09/30/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Wild Brook sits at 44.35229° N, 70.76979° W (DMS 44°21′08″ N, 70°46′11″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.33507° N, 70.73007° W (DMS 44°20′06″ N, 70°43′48″ 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 Wild Brook itself. The ones closest to Wild Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Walker Brook | East Stoneham | 0.9 mi |
| Patte Brook | East Stoneham | 1 mi |
| New England Brook | East Stoneham | 3.5 mi |
| East Branch Pleasant River | East Stoneham | 3.6 mi |
| Barkers Brook | East Stoneham | 3.7 mi |
| West Branch Pleasant River | East Stoneham | 4 mi |
| Kendall Brook | Bethel | 4.1 mi |
| Alder River | Bethel | 4.4 mi |
| Beaver Brook | Bryant Pond | 4.5 mi |
| Mill Brook | Bethel | 4.5 mi |
Features on the USGS East Stoneham Quadrangle
The East Stoneham 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 49 catalogued natural features alongside Wild Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walker Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Patte Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
| Songo Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Ingham Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Grover Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Emery Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Bacon Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Browns Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.5 mi |
| Cummings Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.8 mi |
| Browns Ledge | Cliffs | Oxford County, ME | 3 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 3.8 miles south-southeast (bearing SSE) of Wild Brook. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 6 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 (44.352°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. The 3.8-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 Wild Brook track the nearby Walker Brook stream (0.9 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Wild Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walker Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Patte Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
| Songo Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Ingham Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Grover Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.4 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Wild Brook located?
Wild Brook is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 3.8 miles south-southeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS East Stoneham topographic quadrangle.
How far is Wild Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 6 minutes, 3.8 miles south-southeast (bearing SSE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Wild Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Wild Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 581271 on the East Stoneham quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Wild 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: Q34902691.