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Bickford Brook — Streams 14.5 Miles SW of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Wild River Quadrangle · GNIS 580934
Within Oxford County, Maine, on the USGS Wild River quadrangle, the stream known as Bickford Brook sits 14.5 miles southwest of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “river in the United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Oxford County, Maine, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Bickford Brook as a stream on the Wild River topographic quadrangle (FIPS 23/017), under Feature ID 580934. Catalogued in GNIS since 09/30/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Bickford Brook sits at 44.26340° N, 71.00646° W (DMS 44°15′48″ N, 71°00′23″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.28312° N, 70.96841° W (DMS 44°16′59″ N, 70°58′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 Bickford Brook itself. The ones closest to Bickford Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Rattlesnake Brook | Center Lovell | 2.2 mi |
| Stony Brook | Speckled Mountain | 4 mi |
| Mosquito Brook | Center Lovell | 4.6 mi |
| Colton Brook | Center Lovell | 4.7 mi |
| Willard Brook | Speckled Mountain | 4.8 mi |
| Mud Brook | Speckled Mountain | 4.9 mi |
| Red Rock Brook | Speckled Mountain | 5.1 mi |
| Shirley Brook | Speckled Mountain | 5.2 mi |
| Howard Brook | Center Lovell | 5.3 mi |
| Cold Brook | Center Lovell | 5.3 mi |
Features on the USGS Wild River Quadrangle
The Wild River 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 34 catalogued natural features alongside Bickford Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basin Brook | Streams | Oxford County, NH | 0.3 mi |
| Birch Knoll | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
| Basin Brook Reservoir | Reservoirs | Carroll County, NH | 1 mi |
| Mad River | Streams | Oxford County, NH | 1.5 mi |
| Brickett Falls | Waterfalls | Carroll County, NH | 1.5 mi |
| South Branch Mad River | Streams | Oxford County, NH | 1.6 mi |
| Mad River Falls | Waterfalls | Oxford County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| The Basin | Basins | Carroll County, NH | 1.7 mi |
| Middle Branch Mad River | Streams | Oxford County, NH | 1.9 mi |
| Hermit Falls | Waterfalls | Carroll County, NH | 1.9 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing SW out of Bethel for 14.5 miles (southwest) and you reach Bickford Brook; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 25 minutes.
Best time to visit
Best observed in late spring and early summer when flow is strong and banks are visible. At this latitude (44.263°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 14.5 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at Bickford Brook track the nearby Basin Brook stream (0.3 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Bickford Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basin Brook | Streams | Oxford County, NH | 0.3 mi |
| Sugarloaf Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
| Birch Knoll | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
| Basin Brook Reservoir | Reservoirs | Carroll County, NH | 1 mi |
| Mill Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.3 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Bickford Brook located?
Bickford Brook is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 14.5 miles southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Wild River topographic quadrangle.
How far is Bickford Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 25 minutes, 14.5 miles southwest (bearing SW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Bickford Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Bickford Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 580934 on the Wild River quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Bickford 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: Q34670279.