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Barkers Brook — Streams 7.3 Miles S of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS East Stoneham Quadrangle · GNIS 580924
Catalogued on the USGS East Stoneham quadrangle in Oxford County, Maine, Barkers Brook — a stream — lies 7.3 miles south of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “river in the United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 580924, Barkers Brook is recorded as a stream on the USGS East Stoneham quadrangle in Oxford County, Maine (FIPS 23/017). Catalogued in GNIS since 09/30/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Barkers Brook sits at 44.29951° N, 70.77729° W (DMS 44°17′58″ N, 70°46′38″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.30972° N, 70.75139° W (DMS 44°18′35″ N, 70°45′05″ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Flints Brook | East Stoneham | 1.8 mi |
| New England Brook | East Stoneham | 2.8 mi |
| Walker Brook | East Stoneham | 3.2 mi |
| Patte Brook | East Stoneham | 3.2 mi |
| Wild Brook | East Stoneham | 3.7 mi |
| Meadow Brook | East Stoneham | 3.7 mi |
| Bartlett Brook | East Stoneham | 3.9 mi |
| Mill Brook | North Waterford | 4.5 mi |
| Goodwin Brook | East Stoneham | 4.6 mi |
| Warren Brook | North Waterford | 4.6 mi |
Features on the USGS East Stoneham Quadrangle
The East Stoneham 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 49 catalogued natural features alongside Barkers Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parsonage Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Mosquito Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Square Dock Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Bell Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Kneeland Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Flints Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Round Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Flints Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2 mi |
| Bacon Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| Broken Bridge Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 2.1 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 13-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Barkers Brook — 7.3 miles south as the crow flies, on compass bearing S.
Best time to visit
Best observed in late spring and early summer when flow is strong and banks are visible. At this latitude (44.300°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. The 7.3-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 Parsonage Hill summit (0.8 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Barkers Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parsonage Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Mosquito Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Square Dock Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Bell Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Kneeland Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.7 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Barkers Brook located?
Barkers Brook is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 7.3 miles south of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS East Stoneham topographic quadrangle.
How far is Barkers Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 13 minutes, 7.3 miles south (bearing S) 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 580924 on the East Stoneham 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: Q34650908.