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B Brook — Streams 26.9 Miles NNW of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Umbagog Lake North Quadrangle · GNIS 561380
Within Oxford County, Maine, on the USGS Umbagog Lake North quadrangle, the stream known as B Brook sits 26.9 miles north-northwest of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “river in the United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Oxford County, Maine, the U.S. Geological Survey lists B Brook as a stream on the Umbagog Lake North topographic quadrangle (FIPS 23/017), under Feature ID 561380. Catalogued in GNIS since 09/30/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
B Brook sits at 44.75561° N, 71.02424° W (DMS 44°45′20″ N, 71°01′27″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.74394° N, 70.97313° W (DMS 44°44′38″ N, 70°58′23″ 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 B Brook itself. The ones closest to B Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Tyler Brook | Umbagog Lake South | 0.9 mi |
| Rapid River | Umbagog Lake North | 2.6 mi |
| Dead Cambridge River | Umbagog Lake South | 3 mi |
| Swift Cambridge River | B Pond | 3.1 mi |
| Campbell Brook | B Pond | 4.4 mi |
| Lou Ann Brook | B Pond | 4.5 mi |
| Greenwood Brook | B Pond | 5.6 mi |
| Blackcat Brook | Middle Dam | 5.9 mi |
| Red Brook | B Pond | 6.4 mi |
| Lost Brook | B Pond | 6.4 mi |
Features on the USGS Umbagog Lake North Quadrangle
The Umbagog Lake North 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 29 catalogued natural features alongside B Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| B Brook Cove | Bays | Oxford County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Tyler Point | Capes | Coos County, NH | 0.8 mi |
| Umbagog Lake | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 1 mi |
| Glassby Cove | Bays | Oxford County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Black Island Cove | Bays | Coos County, NH | 1.8 mi |
| Spillman Cove | Bays | Oxford County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Pininsula Molls Rock | Pillars | Coos County, NH | 2.1 mi |
| Pine Point | Capes | Oxford County, ME | 2.4 mi |
| Rapid River | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.6 mi |
| Magalloway River | Streams | Oxford County, NH | 2.8 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing NNW out of Bethel for 26.9 miles (north-northwest) and you reach B Brook; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 46 minutes.
Best time to visit
Best observed in late spring and early summer when flow is strong and banks are visible. At this latitude (44.756°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 26.9 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at B Brook track the nearby B Brook Cove bay (0.5 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to B Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| B Brook Cove | Bays | Oxford County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Tyler Point | Capes | Coos County, NH | 0.8 mi |
| Tyler Cove | Bays | Oxford County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Tyler Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Umbagog Lake | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 1 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is B Brook located?
B Brook is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 26.9 miles north-northwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Umbagog Lake North topographic quadrangle.
How far is B Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 46 minutes, 26.9 miles north-northwest (bearing NNW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is B Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies B Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 561380 on the Umbagog Lake North quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit B 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: Q34647246.