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York Brook — Streams 20.2 Miles NNE of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Ellis Pond Quadrangle · GNIS 578766
20.2 miles north-northeast of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Ellis Pond topographic quadrangle, York Brook is a stream recorded in Oxford County, Maine by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Ellis Pond 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places York Brook in Oxford County, Maine (FIPS 23/017), classified as a stream in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 578766). Catalogued in GNIS since 09/30/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
York Brook sits at 44.69006° N, 70.69646° W (DMS 44°41′24″ N, 70°41′47″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.70972° N, 70.71583° W (DMS 44°42′35″ N, 70°42′57″ 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 York Brook itself. The ones closest to York Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Beaver Brook | Ellis Pond | 0.3 mi |
| Phelps Brook | Ellis Pond | 1 mi |
| West Fork Beaver Brook | Ellis Pond | 2.7 mi |
| Black Brook | Ellis Pond | 3.3 mi |
| Meadow Brook | Ellis Pond | 3.4 mi |
| Bog Brook | Ellis Pond | 3.7 mi |
| East Branch Swift River | Ellis Pond | 3.9 mi |
| Sawyer Brook | Andover | 4 mi |
| Horseshoe Brook | Ellis Pond | 4.5 mi |
| Abbott Brook | Andover | 4.6 mi |
Features on the USGS Ellis Pond Quadrangle
The Ellis Pond 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 24 catalogued natural features alongside York Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beaver Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.3 mi |
| Hedgehog Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Phelps Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
| Little Ellis Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Dunham Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2 mi |
| Silver Ripple Cascade | Waterfalls | Oxford County, ME | 2.2 mi |
| Ellis Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 2.3 mi |
| French Island | Islands | Oxford County, ME | 2.4 mi |
| Old Turk Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.5 mi |
| West Fork Beaver Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.7 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 20.2 miles north-northeast (bearing NNE) of York Brook. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 35 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 (44.690°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 20.2 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at York Brook track the nearby Beaver Brook stream (0.3 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to York Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beaver Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.3 mi |
| Hedgehog Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Phelps Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
| Little Ellis Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Dunham Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is York Brook located?
York Brook is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 20.2 miles north-northeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Ellis Pond topographic quadrangle.
How far is York Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 35 minutes, 20.2 miles north-northeast (bearing NNE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is York Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies York Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 578766 on the Ellis Pond quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit York 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.