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Barney Brook — Streams 40.4 Miles NNW of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Richardson Pond Quadrangle · GNIS 561628
Catalogued on the USGS Richardson Pond quadrangle in Oxford County, Maine, Barney Brook — a stream — lies 40.4 miles north-northwest 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 561628, Barney Brook is recorded as a stream on the USGS Richardson Pond quadrangle in Oxford County, Maine (FIPS 23/017). Catalogued in GNIS since 09/30/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Barney Brook sits at 44.97477° N, 70.96840° W (DMS 44°58′29″ N, 70°58′06″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.97000° N, 70.93028° W (DMS 44°58′12″ N, 70°55′49″ 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 Barney Brook itself. The ones closest to Barney Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Beaver Brook | Richardson Pond | 0.8 mi |
| Cold Brook | Wilsons Mills | 2.7 mi |
| Bog Brook | Wilsons Mills | 2.8 mi |
| Aldrich Brook | Bosebuck Mountain | 3.6 mi |
| Little Abbott Brook | Wilsons Mills | 3.7 mi |
| Deer Mountain Stream | Richardson Pond | 3.8 mi |
| Sanderson Brook | Wilsons Mills | 3.8 mi |
| South Hammond Brook | Bosebuck Mountain | 5 mi |
| Beaver Brook | Richardson Pond | 5.3 mi |
| Fish Pond Brook | Richardson Pond | 5.4 mi |
Features on the USGS Richardson Pond Quadrangle
The Richardson Pond 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 20 catalogued natural features alongside Barney Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beaver Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Black Brook Cove | Bays | Oxford County, ME | 2.4 mi |
| Sunday Pond (historical) | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 2.5 mi |
| Aziscohos Falls (historical) | Waterfalls | Oxford County, ME | 2.5 mi |
| Observatory Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 3.4 mi |
| Deer Mountain Stream | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 3.8 mi |
| Low Aziscohos Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 4.1 mi |
| Pepperpot Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 4.9 mi |
| Little Beaver Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 5.1 mi |
| East Richardson Ponds | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 5.3 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 69-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Barney Brook — 40.4 miles north-northwest as the crow flies, on compass bearing NNW.
Best time to visit
Best observed in late spring and early summer when flow is strong and banks are visible. Being this far north (lat 44.975°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 40.4 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Barney Brook track the nearby Beaver Brook stream (0.8 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Barney Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beaver Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Parker Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| Aziscohos Lake | Reservoirs | Oxford County, ME | 2.3 mi |
| Emerys Misery | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.4 mi |
| Black Brook Cove | Bays | Oxford County, ME | 2.4 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Barney Brook located?
Barney Brook is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 40.4 miles north-northwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Richardson Pond topographic quadrangle.
How far is Barney Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 69 minutes, 40.4 miles north-northwest (bearing NNW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Barney Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Barney Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 561628 on the Richardson Pond quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Barney 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: Q34651405.