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Barkers Brook — Streams 4.4 Miles NNW of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Bethel Quadrangle · GNIS 580925
Within Oxford County, Maine, on the USGS Bethel quadrangle, the stream known as Barkers Brook sits 4.4 miles north-northwest of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “river in Oxford County, United States of America - Geonames ID = 4957399”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Oxford County, Maine, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Barkers Brook as a stream on the Bethel topographic quadrangle (FIPS 23/017), under Feature ID 580925. Catalogued in GNIS since 09/30/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Barkers Brook sits at 44.46423° N, 70.82313° W (DMS 44°27′51″ N, 70°49′23″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.47694° N, 70.86833° W (DMS 44°28′37″ N, 70°52′06″ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sunday River | Bethel | 1.2 mi |
| Bear River | Bethel | 2.4 mi |
| Stony Brook | Bethel | 2.6 mi |
| Simons Brook | Bethel | 2.6 mi |
| Twitchell Brook | Bethel | 2.6 mi |
| Chapman Brook | Bethel | 3.1 mi |
| Lanes Brook | Bethel | 3.3 mi |
| Mill Brook | Bethel | 3.6 mi |
| Alder River | Bethel | 3.9 mi |
| Great Brook | Puzzle Mountain | 3.9 mi |
Features on the USGS Bethel Quadrangle
The Bethel 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 24 catalogued natural features alongside Barkers Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Will | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
| Locke Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Sunday River | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Barker Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.2 mi |
| Bear River | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.4 mi |
| Stony Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.6 mi |
| Simons Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.6 mi |
| Twitchell Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.6 mi |
| Chapman Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 3.1 mi |
| Ellingwood Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 3.2 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing NNW out of Bethel for 4.4 miles (north-northwest) and you reach Barkers Brook; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 8 minutes.
Best time to visit
Best observed in late spring and early summer when flow is strong and banks are visible. At this latitude (44.464°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. The 4.4-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 Mount Will summit (1.0 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Barkers Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Will | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
| Locke Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Sunday River | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Barker Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.2 mi |
| Bear River | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.4 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Barkers Brook located?
Barkers Brook is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 4.4 miles north-northwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Bethel topographic quadrangle.
How far is Barkers Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 8 minutes, 4.4 miles north-northwest (bearing NNW) 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 580925 on the Bethel 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: Q34650914.