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Willow Brook — Streams 23.4 Miles SE of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Oxford Quadrangle · GNIS 578531
Within Oxford County, Maine, on the USGS Oxford quadrangle, the stream known as Willow Brook sits 23.4 miles southeast 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 Willow Brook as a stream on the Oxford topographic quadrangle (FIPS 23/017), under Feature ID 578531. Catalogued in GNIS since 09/30/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Willow Brook sits at 44.15396° N, 70.47117° W (DMS 44°09′14″ N, 70°28′16″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.18556° N, 70.46750° W (DMS 44°11′08″ N, 70°28′03″ 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 Willow Brook itself. The ones closest to Willow Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Meadow Brook | Oxford | 1.6 mi |
| Town Farm Brook | Norway | 1.9 mi |
| Minister Brook | Oxford | 2 mi |
| Webber Brook | Norway | 2.2 mi |
| Dunham Brook | Oxford | 3.2 mi |
| Noble Brook | Oxford | 3.5 mi |
| West Branch Bog Brook | Oxford | 4.1 mi |
| Sargent Brook | Norway | 4.2 mi |
| Lombard Brook | Norway | 4.4 mi |
| Pennesseewassee Stream | Norway | 4.4 mi |
Features on the USGS Oxford Quadrangle
The Oxford 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 34 catalogued natural features alongside Willow Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rock-O-Dundee Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Sam Rowe Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Little Androscoggin River Reservoir | Reservoirs | Oxford County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Meadow Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Barnett Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Robinson Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Minister Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2 mi |
| Jam Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| Whitney Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.2 mi |
| Thomas Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.3 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing SE out of Bethel for 23.4 miles (southeast) and you reach Willow Brook; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 40 minutes.
Best time to visit
Best observed in late spring and early summer when flow is strong and banks are visible. At this latitude (44.154°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 23.4 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at Willow Brook track the nearby Rock-O-Dundee Hill summit (0.6 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Willow Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rock-O-Dundee Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Sam Rowe Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Little Androscoggin River Reservoir | Reservoirs | Oxford County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Meadow Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Barnett Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.7 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Willow Brook located?
Willow Brook is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 23.4 miles southeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Oxford topographic quadrangle.
How far is Willow Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 40 minutes, 23.4 miles southeast (bearing SE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Willow Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Willow Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 578531 on the Oxford quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Willow 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: Q34913184.