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Willard Brook — Streams 10.7 Miles SW of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Speckled Mountain Quadrangle · GNIS 581275
Catalogued on the USGS Speckled Mountain quadrangle in Oxford County, Maine, Willard Brook — a stream — lies 10.7 miles southwest of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “river in Oxford County, Maine, United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 581275, Willard Brook is recorded as a stream on the USGS Speckled Mountain quadrangle in Oxford County, Maine (FIPS 23/017). Catalogued in GNIS since 09/30/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Willard Brook sits at 44.27673° N, 70.91063° W (DMS 44°16′36″ N, 70°54′38″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.29167° N, 70.95528° W (DMS 44°17′30″ N, 70°57′19″ 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 Willard Brook itself. The ones closest to Willard Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Red Rock Brook | Speckled Mountain | 0.8 mi |
| Shirley Brook | Speckled Mountain | 1.2 mi |
| Beaver Brook | Speckled Mountain | 1.4 mi |
| Hannah Brook | East Stoneham | 2.2 mi |
| Goodwin Brook | East Stoneham | 2.3 mi |
| Great Brook | Center Lovell | 2.4 mi |
| Cold Brook | Center Lovell | 2.6 mi |
| Coffin Brook | Center Lovell | 2.9 mi |
| Bartlett Brook | East Stoneham | 3.5 mi |
| Rattlesnake Brook | Center Lovell | 3.5 mi |
Features on the USGS Speckled Mountain Quadrangle
The Speckled Mountain 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 37 catalogued natural features alongside Willard Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Red Rock Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Sugarloaf Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Shirley Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Beaver Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Little Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Isaiah Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Durgin Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2 mi |
| Mason Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.2 mi |
| Miles Knob | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.2 mi |
| Miles Notch | Gaps | Oxford County, ME | 2.3 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 18-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Willard Brook — 10.7 miles southwest as the crow flies, on compass bearing SW.
Best time to visit
Best observed in late spring and early summer when flow is strong and banks are visible. At this latitude (44.277°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 10.7 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at Willard Brook track the nearby Red Rock Brook stream (0.8 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Willard Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Red Rock Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Sugarloaf Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Shirley Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Beaver Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Little Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.8 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Willard Brook located?
Willard Brook is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 10.7 miles southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Speckled Mountain topographic quadrangle.
How far is Willard Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 18 minutes, 10.7 miles southwest (bearing SW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Willard Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Willard Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 581275 on the Speckled Mountain quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Willard 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: Q34908423.