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Birch Brook — Streams 32.6 Miles NNW of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Middle Dam Quadrangle · GNIS 562282
Catalogued on the USGS Middle Dam quadrangle in Oxford County, Maine, Birch Brook — a stream — lies 32.6 miles north-northwest of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “river in Oxford County, United States of America - Geonames ID = 4958335”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 562282, Birch Brook is recorded as a stream on the USGS Middle Dam quadrangle in Oxford County, Maine (FIPS 23/017). Catalogued in GNIS since 09/30/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Birch Brook sits at 44.85894° N, 70.96730° W (DMS 44°51′32″ N, 70°58′02″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.87444° N, 70.95889° W (DMS 44°52′28″ N, 70°57′32″ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Ash Brook | Middle Dam | 0.5 mi |
| Beaver Brook | Richardson Pond | 3.6 mi |
| Fish Pond Brook | Richardson Pond | 3.6 mi |
| Meadow Brook | Wilsons Mills | 4.4 mi |
| Mill Brook | Richardson Pond | 4.5 mi |
| Rand Brook | Middle Dam | 5 mi |
| Rapid River | Umbagog Lake North | 5.1 mi |
| Mosquito Brook | Metallak Mountain | 5.6 mi |
| Metallak Stream | Metallak Mountain | 5.9 mi |
| Deer Mountain Stream | Richardson Pond | 6 mi |
Features on the USGS Middle Dam Quadrangle
The Middle Dam 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 27 catalogued natural features alongside Birch Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ash Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Long Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Fox Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Skunk Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Cranberry Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
| Bigelow Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Johnson Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.7 mi |
| Moose Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 3.8 mi |
| Cranberry Cove | Bays | Oxford County, ME | 3.9 mi |
| Sunday Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 4.2 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 56-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Birch Brook — 32.6 miles north-northwest as the crow flies, on compass bearing NNW.
Best time to visit
Best observed in late spring and early summer when flow is strong and banks are visible. Being this far north (lat 44.859°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 32.6 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Birch Brook track the nearby Ash Brook stream (0.5 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Birch Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ash Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Long Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Fox Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Skunk Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Cranberry Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Birch Brook located?
Birch Brook is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 32.6 miles north-northwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Middle Dam topographic quadrangle.
How far is Birch Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 56 minutes, 32.6 miles north-northwest (bearing NNW) 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 562282 on the Middle Dam 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: Q34673731.