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Black Brook — Streams 16.9 Miles NNE of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Ellis Pond Quadrangle · GNIS 562401
16.9 miles north-northeast of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Ellis Pond topographic quadrangle, Black Brook is a stream recorded in Oxford County, Maine by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Ellis Pond 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Black Brook in Oxford County, Maine (FIPS 23/017), classified as a stream in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 562401). Catalogued in GNIS since 09/30/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Black Brook sits at 44.64284° N, 70.70896° W (DMS 44°38′34″ N, 70°42′32″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.74089° N, 70.81202° W (DMS 44°44′27″ N, 70°48′43″ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Meadow Brook | Ellis Pond | 1 mi |
| Horseshoe Brook | Ellis Pond | 1.2 mi |
| Sawyer Brook | Andover | 2 mi |
| Bog Brook | Ellis Pond | 2.1 mi |
| West Branch Ellis River | East Andover | 2.2 mi |
| Lone Brook | East Andover | 2.6 mi |
| Abbott Brook | Andover | 2.6 mi |
| York Brook | Ellis Pond | 3.3 mi |
| Beaver Brook | Ellis Pond | 3.3 mi |
| Stony Brook | Andover | 4.1 mi |
Features on the USGS Ellis Pond Quadrangle
The Ellis Pond 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 24 catalogued natural features alongside Black Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ellis Falls | Waterfalls | Oxford County, ME | 0.2 mi |
| Meadow Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
| Horseshoe Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Santiago Bog | Swamps | Oxford County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Ellis Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 2 mi |
| Bog Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| French Island | Islands | Oxford County, ME | 2.3 mi |
| Hedgehog Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.7 mi |
| York Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 3.3 mi |
| Beaver Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 3.3 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 16.9 miles north-northeast (bearing NNE) of Black Brook. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 29 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 (44.643°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 16.9 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at Black Brook track the nearby Ellis Falls waterfall (0.2 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Black Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ellis Falls | Waterfalls | Oxford County, ME | 0.2 mi |
| Meadow Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
| Horseshoe Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Santiago Bog | Swamps | Oxford County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Ellis Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 2 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Black Brook located?
Black Brook is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 16.9 miles north-northeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Ellis Pond topographic quadrangle.
How far is Black Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 29 minutes, 16.9 miles north-northeast (bearing NNE) 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 562401 on the Ellis Pond 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.