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Birch Brook — Streams 23.3 Miles N of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Andover Quadrangle · GNIS 562283
Within Oxford County, Maine, on the USGS Andover quadrangle, the stream known as Birch Brook sits 23.3 miles north of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “river in Oxford County, United States of America - Geonames ID = 4958334”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Oxford County, Maine, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Birch Brook as a stream on the Andover topographic quadrangle (FIPS 23/017), under Feature ID 562283. Catalogued in GNIS since 09/30/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Birch Brook sits at 44.74117° N, 70.81229° W (DMS 44°44′28″ N, 70°48′44″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.77839° N, 70.82285° W (DMS 44°46′42″ N, 70°49′22″ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Clearwater Brook | Andover | 0 mi |
| Bailey Brook | Metallak Mountain | 3 mi |
| Icicle Brook | Metallak Mountain | 3.9 mi |
| West Fork Beaver Brook | Ellis Pond | 4 mi |
| Mountain Brook | B Pond | 4.2 mi |
| Lost Brook | B Pond | 4.5 mi |
| Moody Brook | Andover | 4.6 mi |
| Red Brook | B Pond | 4.7 mi |
| Blackcat Brook | Middle Dam | 4.9 mi |
| Greenwood Brook | B Pond | 5.6 mi |
Features on the USGS Andover Quadrangle
The Andover 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 22 catalogued natural features alongside Birch Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clearwater Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0 mi |
| Sawyer Notch | Gaps | Oxford County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Moody Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2 mi |
| Black Brook Notch | Gaps | Oxford County, ME | 2.2 mi |
| Old Blue Mountain | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 2.3 mi |
| Sawyer Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.4 mi |
| C Bluff Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.7 mi |
| Hall Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.8 mi |
| Black Cat Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 3 mi |
| C Bluff | Cliffs | Oxford County, ME | 3.2 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing N out of Bethel for 23.3 miles (north) and you reach Birch Brook; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 40 minutes.
Best time to visit
Best observed in late spring and early summer when flow is strong and banks are visible. At this latitude (44.741°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 23.3 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at Birch Brook track the nearby Clearwater Brook stream (essentially adjacent) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Birch Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clearwater Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0 mi |
| Sawyer Notch | Gaps | Oxford County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Moody Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2 mi |
| South Arm Lower Richardson Lake | Bays | Oxford County, ME | 2.2 mi |
| Black Brook Notch | Gaps | Oxford County, ME | 2.2 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Birch Brook located?
Birch Brook is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 23.3 miles north of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Andover topographic quadrangle.
How far is Birch Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 40 minutes, 23.3 miles north (bearing N) 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 562283 on the Andover 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: Q34673723.