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Worthley Brook — Streams 21.5 Miles ENE of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Canton Quadrangle · GNIS 578707
Catalogued on the USGS Canton quadrangle in Oxford County, Maine, Worthley Brook — a stream — lies 21.5 miles east-northeast 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 578707, Worthley Brook is recorded as a stream on the USGS Canton quadrangle in Oxford County, Maine (FIPS 23/017). Catalogued in GNIS since 09/30/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Worthley Brook sits at 44.49034° N, 70.36978° W (DMS 44°29′25″ N, 70°22′11″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.47090° N, 70.38617° W (DMS 44°28′15″ N, 70°23′10″ 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 Worthley Brook itself. The ones closest to Worthley Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Thomas Brook | Worthley Pond | 1.3 mi |
| Lower Stony Brook | Dixfield | 1.7 mi |
| Ludden Brook | Canton | 1.8 mi |
| Fletcher Brook | East Dixfield | 1.8 mi |
| Beaver Pond Brook | Dixfield | 1.9 mi |
| Upper Stony Brook | Dixfield | 2 mi |
| Newton Brook | Dixfield | 2.1 mi |
| Whitney Brook | Canton | 4.1 mi |
| Childs Brook | Canton | 4.2 mi |
| Bog Brook | Canton | 4.2 mi |
Features on the USGS Canton Quadrangle
The Canton 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 32 catalogued natural features alongside Worthley Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allen Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Ludden Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Trask Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.5 mi |
| Thorne Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 3 mi |
| Fish Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 3.1 mi |
| McCollister Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 3.1 mi |
| Dunn Ledge | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 3.7 mi |
| Whitney Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 4.1 mi |
| Childs Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 4.2 mi |
| Bog Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 4.2 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 37-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Worthley Brook — 21.5 miles east-northeast as the crow flies, on compass bearing ENE.
Best time to visit
Best observed in late spring and early summer when flow is strong and banks are visible. At this latitude (44.490°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 21.5 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at Worthley Brook track the nearby Allen Hill summit (1.3 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Worthley Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allen Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Green Island | Islands | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Thomas Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Lower Stony Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Ludden Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.8 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Worthley Brook located?
Worthley Brook is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 21.5 miles east-northeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Canton topographic quadrangle.
How far is Worthley Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 37 minutes, 21.5 miles east-northeast (bearing ENE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Worthley Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Worthley Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 578707 on the Canton quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Worthley 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: Q34937602.