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Billy Brook — Streams 33.0 Miles SSW of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Brownfield Quadrangle · GNIS 562275
33.0 miles south-southwest of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Brownfield topographic quadrangle, Billy 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 Brownfield 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Billy Brook in Oxford County, Maine (FIPS 23/017), classified as a stream in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 562275). Catalogued in GNIS since 09/30/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Billy Brook sits at 43.93702° N, 70.92451° W (DMS 43°56′13″ N, 70°55′28″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 43.90639° N, 70.91833° W (DMS 43°54′23″ N, 70°55′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 Billy Brook itself. The ones closest to Billy Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Durgin Brook | Brownfield | 2.2 mi |
| Quint Brook | Brownfield | 2.6 mi |
| Burnt Meadow Brook | Brownfield | 2.7 mi |
| Haley Brook | Brownfield | 2.7 mi |
| Little Saco River | Brownfield | 3.2 mi |
| Tenmile River | Hiram | 3.7 mi |
| Buck Meadow Brook | Hiram | 3.7 mi |
| West Branch Tenmile River | Brownfield | 4.3 mi |
| Beaver Brook | Brownfield | 4.8 mi |
| Dragon Meadow Brook | Hiram | 5.1 mi |
Features on the USGS Brownfield Quadrangle
The Brownfield 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 31 catalogued natural features alongside Billy Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frost Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Peary Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Tibbetts Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Burnt Meadow Pond | Reservoirs | Oxford County, ME | 2 mi |
| Burnt Meadow Mountains | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2 mi |
| Stone Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2 mi |
| Durgin Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.2 mi |
| Cole Brook | Streams | Oxford County, NH | 2.6 mi |
| Shepards River | Streams | Oxford County, NH | 2.6 mi |
| Quint Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.6 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 33.0 miles south-southwest (bearing SSW) of Billy Brook. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 57 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 (43.937°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 33.0 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Billy Brook track the nearby Frost Mountain summit (1.1 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Billy Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frost Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Peary Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Tibbetts Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Burnt Meadow Pond | Reservoirs | Oxford County, ME | 2 mi |
| Burnt Meadow Mountains | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Billy Brook located?
Billy Brook is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 33.0 miles south-southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Brownfield topographic quadrangle.
How far is Billy Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 57 minutes, 33.0 miles south-southwest (bearing SSW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Billy Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Billy Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 562275 on the Brownfield quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Billy 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: Q34673442.