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Billings Hill Brook — Streams 6.7 Miles ENE of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Bryant Pond Quadrangle · GNIS 562271
Within Oxford County, Maine, on the USGS Bryant Pond quadrangle, the stream known as Billings Hill Brook sits 6.7 miles east-northeast 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 Billings Hill Brook as a stream on the Bryant Pond topographic quadrangle (FIPS 23/017), under Feature ID 562271. Catalogued in GNIS since 09/30/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Billings Hill Brook sits at 44.42423° N, 70.65646° W (DMS 44°25′27″ N, 70°39′23″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.42229° N, 70.60923° W (DMS 44°25′20″ N, 70°36′33″ 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 Billings Hill Brook itself. The ones closest to Billings Hill Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Meadow Brook | Bryant Pond | 0 mi |
| McCrillian Brook | Bryant Pond | 1.6 mi |
| Beaver Brook | Bryant Pond | 3.3 mi |
| Barkers Brook | Bryant Pond | 3.8 mi |
| Concord River | Bryant Pond | 4.3 mi |
| Otter Brook | Bryant Pond | 4.4 mi |
| Chandler Brook | Bethel | 4.7 mi |
| Pond Stream | Bryant Pond | 5.2 mi |
| Black Brook | Greenwood | 6.1 mi |
| Thurston Brook | Rumford | 6.2 mi |
Features on the USGS Bryant Pond Quadrangle
The Bryant Pond 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 29 catalogued natural features alongside Billings Hill Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meadow Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0 mi |
| Moody Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
| Days Ridge | Ridges | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Bucks Ledge | Cliffs | Oxford County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Bryant Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Kimball Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| McCrillian Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| North Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Birds Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| Wilbur Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.2 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing ENE out of Bethel for 6.7 miles (east-northeast) and you reach Billings Hill Brook; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 11 minutes.
Best time to visit
Best observed in late spring and early summer when flow is strong and banks are visible. At this latitude (44.424°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. The 6.7-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 Billings Hill Brook track the nearby Meadow Brook stream (essentially adjacent) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Billings Hill Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meadow Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0 mi |
| Moody Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
| Days Ridge | Ridges | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Bucks Ledge | Cliffs | Oxford County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Bryant Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Billings Hill Brook located?
Billings Hill Brook is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 6.7 miles east-northeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Bryant Pond topographic quadrangle.
How far is Billings Hill Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 11 minutes, 6.7 miles east-northeast (bearing ENE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Billings Hill Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Billings Hill Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 562271 on the Bryant Pond quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Billings Hill 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: Q34673316.