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Barker Brook — Streams 43.0 Miles SE of Chapman Inn
Androscoggin County, Maine · USGS Lisbon Falls North Quadrangle · GNIS 561600
43.0 miles southeast of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Lisbon Falls North topographic quadrangle, Barker Brook is a stream recorded in Androscoggin County, Maine by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Wikidata short description: “river in the United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Lisbon Falls North 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Barker Brook in Androscoggin County, Maine (FIPS 23/001), classified as a stream in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 561600). Catalogued in GNIS since 09/30/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Barker Brook sits at 44.02980° N, 70.09728° W (DMS 44°01′47″ N, 70°05′50″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.07417° N, 70.07056° W (DMS 44°04′27″ N, 70°04′14″ W) — useful for anglers and paddlers tracing the upstream end.
Other streams in Androscoggin County, Maine
Androscoggin County, ME contains 62 streams catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Barker Brook itself. The ones closest to Barker Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Sabattus River | Lisbon Falls North | 1.4 mi |
| No Name Brook | Lisbon Falls North | 1.4 mi |
| Dearing Brook | Lisbon Falls North | 3.1 mi |
| Moody Brook | Lewiston | 3.1 mi |
| Dyer Brook | Lisbon Falls South | 3.4 mi |
| Meadow Brook | Lisbon Falls South | 3.4 mi |
| Little River | Lisbon Falls South | 3.5 mi |
| Gerrish Brook | North Pownal | 3.5 mi |
| Fisher Stream | Lisbon Falls North | 3.6 mi |
| House Brook | Lewiston | 3.7 mi |
Features on the USGS Lisbon Falls North Quadrangle
The Lisbon Falls North 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 23 catalogued natural features alongside Barker Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sabattus River Reservoir | Reservoirs | Androscoggin County, ME | 0.3 mi |
| Sabattus River Reservoir | Reservoirs | Androscoggin County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Sabattus River Reservoir | Reservoirs | Androscoggin County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Whites Hill | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Sabattus River | Streams | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| No Name Brook | Streams | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Lisbon Ridge | Ridges | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Dearing Brook | Streams | Androscoggin County, ME | 3.1 mi |
| Little Gillespie Brook | Streams | Sagadahoc County, ME | 3.2 mi |
| Purington Brook | Streams | Sagadahoc County, ME | 3.6 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 43.0 miles southeast (bearing SE) of Barker Brook. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 74 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 (44.030°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 43.0 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Barker Brook track the nearby Sabattus River Reservoir (0.3 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Barker Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sabattus River Reservoir | Reservoirs | Androscoggin County, ME | 0.3 mi |
| Sabattus River Reservoir | Reservoirs | Androscoggin County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Sabattus River Reservoir | Reservoirs | Androscoggin County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Whites Hill | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Sabattus River | Streams | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.4 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Barker Brook located?
Barker Brook is in Androscoggin County, Maine, approximately 43.0 miles southeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Lisbon Falls North topographic quadrangle.
How far is Barker Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 74 minutes, 43.0 miles southeast (bearing SE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Barker Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Barker Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 561600 on the Lisbon Falls North quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Barker Brook?
Best observed in late spring and early summer when flow is strong and banks are visible.
How many other streams are in Androscoggin County, Maine?
GNIS lists 61 other streams in Androscoggin County, Maine.
Wikidata: Q34650825.