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Bird Brook — Streams 18.3 Miles SE of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Norway Quadrangle · GNIS 562362
18.3 miles southeast of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Norway topographic quadrangle, Bird Brook is a stream recorded in Oxford County, Maine by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Norway 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Bird Brook in Oxford County, Maine (FIPS 23/017), classified as a stream in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 562362). Catalogued in GNIS since 09/30/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Bird Brook sits at 44.21063° N, 70.53812° W (DMS 44°12′38″ N, 70°32′17″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.26451° N, 70.56006° W (DMS 44°15′52″ N, 70°33′36″ 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 Bird Brook itself. The ones closest to Bird Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Pennesseewassee Stream | Norway | 0.7 mi |
| Bogg Brook | Norway | 1.3 mi |
| Stony Brook | Norway | 1.7 mi |
| Twitchell Brook | Oxford | 2.2 mi |
| Webber Brook | Norway | 3.4 mi |
| Lombard Brook | Norway | 3.6 mi |
| Sargent Brook | Norway | 3.8 mi |
| Town Farm Brook | Norway | 3.8 mi |
| Cole Brook | West Paris | 4.4 mi |
| Moody Brook | West Paris | 4.5 mi |
Features on the USGS Norway Quadrangle
The Norway 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 32 catalogued natural features alongside Bird Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steep Falls | Waterfalls | Oxford County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Pennesseewassee Stream | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Pike Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Bogg Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Little Androscoggin River Reservoir | Reservoirs | Oxford County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Stony Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Witt Swamp | Swamps | Oxford County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| The Nubble | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| Lovejoy Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.2 mi |
| Horse Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.3 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 18.3 miles southeast (bearing SE) of Bird Brook. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 31 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 (44.211°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 18.3 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at Bird Brook track the nearby Steep Falls waterfall (0.4 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Bird Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steep Falls | Waterfalls | Oxford County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Pennesseewassee Stream | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Pike Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Bogg Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Little Androscoggin River Reservoir | Reservoirs | Oxford County, ME | 1.6 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Bird Brook located?
Bird Brook is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 18.3 miles southeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Norway topographic quadrangle.
How far is Bird Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 31 minutes, 18.3 miles southeast (bearing SE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Bird Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Bird Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 562362 on the Norway quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Bird 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.