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Basin Falls Brook — Streams 21.1 Miles ESE of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS West Sumner Quadrangle · GNIS 561687
21.1 miles east-southeast of Chapman Inn, on the USGS West Sumner topographic quadrangle, Basin Falls Brook is a stream recorded in Oxford 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 West Sumner 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Basin Falls Brook in Oxford County, Maine (FIPS 23/017), classified as a stream in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 561687). Catalogued in GNIS since 09/30/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Basin Falls Brook sits at 44.29785° N, 70.39006° W (DMS 44°17′52″ N, 70°23′24″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.29778° N, 70.45611° W (DMS 44°17′52″ N, 70°27′22″ 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 Basin Falls Brook itself. The ones closest to Basin Falls Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Darnit Brook | West Sumner | 0.5 mi |
| Swan Pond Brook | Buckfield | 1.7 mi |
| East Branch Nezinscot River | Buckfield | 1.9 mi |
| West Branch Nezinscot River | Buckfield | 1.9 mi |
| Mitchell Brook | Buckfield | 3.2 mi |
| Cobb Brook | Oxford | 4.1 mi |
| Bunganock Brook | Buckfield | 4.2 mi |
| Drew Brook | Buckfield | 4.3 mi |
| Bog Brook | Buckfield | 4.3 mi |
| Allen Brook | Lake Auburn West | 5.2 mi |
Features on the USGS West Sumner Quadrangle
The West Sumner 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 27 catalogued natural features alongside Basin Falls Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Darnit Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Deans Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Basin Falls | Waterfalls | Oxford County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Warren Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Downs Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| North Pond | Reservoirs | Oxford County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| Turner Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.9 mi |
| Shack Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 3.2 mi |
| Hedgehog Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 3.2 mi |
| Hammond Ledge | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 3.3 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 21.1 miles east-southeast (bearing ESE) of Basin Falls Brook. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 36 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 (44.298°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 21.1 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at Basin Falls Brook track the nearby Darnit Brook stream (0.5 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Basin Falls Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Darnit Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Deans Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Basin Falls | Waterfalls | Oxford County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Warren Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Downs Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Basin Falls Brook located?
Basin Falls Brook is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 21.1 miles east-southeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS West Sumner topographic quadrangle.
How far is Basin Falls Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 36 minutes, 21.1 miles east-southeast (bearing ESE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Basin Falls Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Basin Falls Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 561687 on the West Sumner quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Basin Falls 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: Q34652433.