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Black Brook — Streams 9.2 Miles ESE of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Greenwood Quadrangle · GNIS 562399
Catalogued on the USGS Greenwood quadrangle in Oxford County, Maine, Black Brook — a stream — lies 9.2 miles east-southeast of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 562399, Black Brook is recorded as a stream on the USGS Greenwood quadrangle in Oxford County, Maine (FIPS 23/017). Catalogued in GNIS since 09/30/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Black Brook sits at 44.33840° N, 70.62673° W (DMS 44°20′18″ N, 70°37′36″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.40340° N, 70.59506° W (DMS 44°24′12″ N, 70°35′42″ 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 Black Brook itself. The ones closest to Black Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Twitchell Brook | West Paris | 0.9 mi |
| Niles Brook | Greenwood | 1.2 mi |
| Sanborn River | Greenwood | 2.5 mi |
| Andrews Brook | West Paris | 3.7 mi |
| Moose Pond Brook | West Paris | 4.4 mi |
| Bog Brook | West Paris | 5.3 mi |
| McCrillian Brook | Bryant Pond | 5.5 mi |
| Billings Hill Brook | Bryant Pond | 6.1 mi |
| Meadow Brook | Bryant Pond | 6.1 mi |
| Beaver Brook | Bryant Pond | 6.5 mi |
Features on the USGS Greenwood Quadrangle
The Greenwood 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 31 catalogued natural features alongside Black Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Niles Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Indian Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Halls Ridge | Ridges | Oxford County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Bald Bluff | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.2 mi |
| Hicks Pond | Reservoirs | Oxford County, ME | 2.4 mi |
| Sanborn River | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.5 mi |
| Rowe Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.5 mi |
| Oversett Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.5 mi |
| Mount Christopher | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.7 mi |
| Payne Ledge | Cliffs | Oxford County, ME | 2.7 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 16-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Black Brook — 9.2 miles east-southeast as the crow flies, on compass bearing ESE.
Best time to visit
Best observed in late spring and early summer when flow is strong and banks are visible. At this latitude (44.338°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. The 9.2-mile drive from Chapman Inn makes it practical for a half-day outing — you can check conditions in the morning and still turn back if the weather closes in. Conditions at Black Brook track the nearby Twitchell Brook stream (0.9 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Black Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Twitchell Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Niles Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Indian Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Whitman Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Halls Ridge | Ridges | Oxford County, ME | 1.8 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Black Brook located?
Black Brook is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 9.2 miles east-southeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Greenwood topographic quadrangle.
How far is Black Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 16 minutes, 9.2 miles east-southeast (bearing ESE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Black Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Black Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 562399 on the Greenwood quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Black 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.