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Bailey Brook — Streams 25.2 Miles N of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Metallak Mountain Quadrangle · GNIS 561434
Within Oxford County, Maine, on the USGS Metallak Mountain quadrangle, the stream known as Bailey Brook sits 25.2 miles north 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 Bailey Brook as a stream on the Metallak Mountain topographic quadrangle (FIPS 23/017), under Feature ID 561434. Catalogued in GNIS since 09/30/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Bailey Brook sits at 44.76644° N, 70.86174° W (DMS 44°45′59″ N, 70°51′42″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.79167° N, 70.84917° W (DMS 44°47′30″ N, 70°50′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 Bailey Brook itself. The ones closest to Bailey Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Blackcat Brook | Middle Dam | 2.2 mi |
| Birch Brook | Andover | 3 mi |
| Clearwater Brook | Andover | 3 mi |
| Icicle Brook | Metallak Mountain | 3.1 mi |
| Lost Brook | B Pond | 3.5 mi |
| Mountain Brook | B Pond | 3.5 mi |
| Red Brook | B Pond | 3.7 mi |
| Rand Brook | Middle Dam | 4.1 mi |
| Metallak Brook | Metallak Mountain | 4.2 mi |
| Metallak Stream | Metallak Mountain | 4.3 mi |
Features on the USGS Metallak Mountain Quadrangle
The Metallak Mountain 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 16 catalogued natural features alongside Bailey Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bailey Point | Capes | Oxford County, ME | 0.1 mi |
| South Arm Lower Richardson Lake | Bays | Oxford County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Metallak Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2 mi |
| Icicle Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 3.1 mi |
| Upper Richardson Lake | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 4 mi |
| Metallak Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 4.2 mi |
| Pine Island | Islands | Oxford County, ME | 4.2 mi |
| Metallak Stream | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 4.3 mi |
| Metallak Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 4.3 mi |
| Elephant Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 4.3 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing N out of Bethel for 25.2 miles (north) and you reach Bailey Brook; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 43 minutes.
Best time to visit
Best observed in late spring and early summer when flow is strong and banks are visible. At this latitude (44.766°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 25.2 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Bailey Brook track the nearby Bailey Point cape (essentially adjacent) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Bailey Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bailey Point | Capes | Oxford County, ME | 0.1 mi |
| Spirt Island | Islands | Oxford County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| South Arm Lower Richardson Lake | Bays | Oxford County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Hardscrabble Island | Islands | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Lower Richardson Lake | Reservoirs | Oxford County, ME | 1.8 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Bailey Brook located?
Bailey Brook is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 25.2 miles north of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Metallak Mountain topographic quadrangle.
How far is Bailey Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 43 minutes, 25.2 miles north (bearing N) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Bailey Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Bailey Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 561434 on the Metallak Mountain quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Bailey 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: Q34648198.