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Birch Brook — Streams 18.9 Miles NNE of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Roxbury Quadrangle · GNIS 562281
18.9 miles north-northeast of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Roxbury topographic quadrangle, Birch Brook is a stream recorded in Oxford County, Maine by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Wikidata short description: “river in Oxford County, United States of America - Geonames ID = 4958333”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Roxbury 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Birch Brook in Oxford County, Maine (FIPS 23/017), classified as a stream in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 562281). Catalogued in GNIS since 09/30/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Birch Brook sits at 44.63673° N, 70.58479° W (DMS 44°38′12″ N, 70°35′05″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.64139° N, 70.53611° W (DMS 44°38′29″ N, 70°32′10″ 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 Birch Brook itself. The ones closest to Birch Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Philbrick Brook | Roxbury | 0.6 mi |
| Walker Brook | Roxbury | 1.4 mi |
| Walton Brook | Rumford | 2.6 mi |
| Goff Brook | Rumford | 3 mi |
| Thomas Farm Brook | Roxbury | 3.5 mi |
| Noisy Brook | Roxbury | 3.8 mi |
| Scotty Brook | Rumford | 4.9 mi |
| Edmunds Bog Brook | Rumford | 5 mi |
| Meadow Brook | Ellis Pond | 5.1 mi |
| Swift River | Rumford | 6 mi |
Features on the USGS Roxbury Quadrangle
The Roxbury 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 19 catalogued natural features alongside Birch Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Philbrick Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Bunker Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Walker Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Birch Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Bunker Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 2.4 mi |
| Roxbury Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.7 mi |
| Thomas Farm Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 3.5 mi |
| Noisy Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 3.8 mi |
| Spruce Mountain | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 3.9 mi |
| Walker Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 4.4 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 18.9 miles north-northeast (bearing NNE) of Birch Brook. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 32 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 (44.637°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 18.9 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at Birch Brook track the nearby Philbrick Brook stream (0.6 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Birch Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Philbrick Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Bunker Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Walker Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Birch Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Partridge Peak | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.1 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Birch Brook located?
Birch Brook is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 18.9 miles north-northeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Roxbury topographic quadrangle.
How far is Birch Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 32 minutes, 18.9 miles north-northeast (bearing NNE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Birch Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Birch Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 562281 on the Roxbury quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Birch 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: Q34673713.