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Billington Brook — Streams 32.6 Miles E of Chapman Inn
Androscoggin County, Maine · USGS Livermore Falls Quadrangle · GNIS 562274
Within Androscoggin County, Maine, on the USGS Livermore Falls quadrangle, the stream known as Billington Brook sits 32.6 miles east of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “river in the United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Androscoggin County, Maine, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Billington Brook as a stream on the Livermore Falls topographic quadrangle (FIPS 23/001), under Feature ID 562274. Catalogued in GNIS since 09/30/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Billington Brook sits at 44.41757° N, 70.12783° W (DMS 44°25′03″ N, 70°07′40″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.43333° N, 70.12611° W (DMS 44°26′00″ N, 70°07′34″ W) — useful for anglers and paddlers tracing the upstream end.
Other streams in Androscoggin County, Maine
Androscoggin County, ME contains 62 streams catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Billington Brook itself. The ones closest to Billington Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Meadow Brook | Livermore Falls | 0 mi |
| Hunton Brook | Livermore Falls | 1.8 mi |
| Fish Meadow Brook | Livermore Falls | 2.3 mi |
| Scott Brook | Livermore Falls | 3 mi |
| Clay Brook | Livermore Falls | 4 mi |
| Dead River | Turner Center | 4.1 mi |
| Keith Brook | Turner Center | 4.3 mi |
| Redwater Brook | Livermore Falls | 4.3 mi |
| Beals Brook | Livermore Falls | 5.3 mi |
| Ford Brook | Livermore Falls | 6 mi |
Features on the USGS Livermore Falls Quadrangle
The Livermore Falls 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 29 catalogued natural features alongside Billington Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meadow Brook | Streams | Androscoggin County, ME | 0 mi |
| Jug Hill | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Ford Hill | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Hunton Brook | Streams | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Fish Meadow Brook | Streams | Androscoggin County, ME | 2.3 mi |
| Richs Mountain | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 3 mi |
| Scott Brook | Streams | Androscoggin County, ME | 3 mi |
| Oak Hill | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 3.3 mi |
| Moose Hill Pond | Lakes | Androscoggin County, ME | 3.4 mi |
| Clay Brook | Streams | Androscoggin County, ME | 4 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing E out of Bethel for 32.6 miles (east) and you reach Billington Brook; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 56 minutes.
Best time to visit
Best observed in late spring and early summer when flow is strong and banks are visible. At this latitude (44.418°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 32.6 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Billington Brook track the nearby Meadow Brook stream (essentially adjacent) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Billington Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meadow Brook | Streams | Androscoggin County, ME | 0 mi |
| Jug Hill | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Turner Pond | Lakes | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Schoolhouse Pond | Lakes | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Round Pond | Lakes | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.5 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Billington Brook located?
Billington Brook is in Androscoggin County, Maine, approximately 32.6 miles east of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Livermore Falls topographic quadrangle.
How far is Billington Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 56 minutes, 32.6 miles east (bearing E) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Billington Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Billington Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 562274 on the Livermore Falls quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Billington Brook?
Best observed in late spring and early summer when flow is strong and banks are visible.
How many other streams are in Androscoggin County, Maine?
GNIS lists 61 other streams in Androscoggin County, Maine.
Wikidata: Q34673348.