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Barkers Brook — Streams 8.9 Miles NE of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Bryant Pond Quadrangle · GNIS 561610
Catalogued on the USGS Bryant Pond quadrangle in Oxford County, Maine, Barkers Brook — a stream — lies 8.9 miles 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 561610, Barkers Brook is recorded as a stream on the USGS Bryant Pond quadrangle in Oxford County, Maine (FIPS 23/017). Catalogued in GNIS since 09/30/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Barkers Brook sits at 44.47840° N, 70.64173° W (DMS 44°28′42″ N, 70°38′30″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.42417° N, 70.65694° W (DMS 44°25′27″ N, 70°39′25″ 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 Barkers Brook itself. The ones closest to Barkers Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Concord River | Bryant Pond | 0.4 mi |
| Split Brook | Rumford | 2.5 mi |
| Thurston Brook | Rumford | 2.6 mi |
| Pond Stream | Bryant Pond | 2.8 mi |
| Otter Brook | Bryant Pond | 3.1 mi |
| Billings Hill Brook | Bryant Pond | 3.8 mi |
| Meadow Brook | Bryant Pond | 3.8 mi |
| Meadow Brook | East Andover | 3.8 mi |
| Zircon Brook | Rumford | 4.4 mi |
| Meadow Brook | East Andover | 4.7 mi |
Features on the USGS Bryant Pond Quadrangle
The Bryant Pond 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 29 catalogued natural features alongside Barkers Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Concord River | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Barkers High Ledge | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Pebley Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2 mi |
| Bryant Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.5 mi |
| Wilbur Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.7 mi |
| Pond Stream | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.8 mi |
| Otter Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 3.1 mi |
| Kimball Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 3.5 mi |
| Billings Hill Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 3.8 mi |
| Meadow Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 3.8 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 15-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Barkers Brook — 8.9 miles northeast as the crow flies, on compass bearing NE.
Best time to visit
Best observed in late spring and early summer when flow is strong and banks are visible. At this latitude (44.478°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. The 8.9-mile drive from Chapman Inn makes it practical for a half-day outing — you can check conditions in the morning and still turn back if the weather closes in. Conditions at Barkers Brook track the nearby Concord River stream (0.4 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Barkers Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Concord River | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Barkers High Ledge | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Pebley Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2 mi |
| Split Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.5 mi |
| Bryant Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.5 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Barkers Brook located?
Barkers Brook is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 8.9 miles northeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Bryant Pond topographic quadrangle.
How far is Barkers Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 15 minutes, 8.9 miles northeast (bearing NE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Barkers Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Barkers Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 561610 on the Bryant Pond quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Barkers 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: Q34650920.