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Blackcat Brook — Streams 25.6 Miles NNW of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Middle Dam Quadrangle · GNIS 562520
Within Oxford County, Maine, on the USGS Middle Dam quadrangle, the stream known as Blackcat Brook sits 25.6 miles north-northwest of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Oxford County, Maine, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Blackcat Brook as a stream on the Middle Dam topographic quadrangle (FIPS 23/017), under Feature ID 562520. Catalogued in GNIS since 09/30/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Blackcat Brook sits at 44.76644° N, 70.90591° W (DMS 44°45′59″ N, 70°54′21″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.75611° N, 70.90333° W (DMS 44°45′22″ N, 70°54′12″ 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 Blackcat Brook itself. The ones closest to Blackcat Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bailey Brook | Metallak Mountain | 2.2 mi |
| Lost Brook | B Pond | 2.9 mi |
| Red Brook | B Pond | 3 mi |
| Mountain Brook | B Pond | 3.2 mi |
| Greenwood Brook | B Pond | 3.4 mi |
| Rand Brook | Middle Dam | 4.3 mi |
| Campbell Brook | B Pond | 4.4 mi |
| Birch Brook | Andover | 4.9 mi |
| Icicle Brook | Metallak Mountain | 4.9 mi |
| Metallak Stream | Metallak Mountain | 4.9 mi |
Features on the USGS Middle Dam Quadrangle
The Middle Dam 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 27 catalogued natural features alongside Blackcat Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rifle Point | Capes | Oxford County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Lower Richardson Lake | Reservoirs | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
| Hardscrabble Island | Islands | Oxford County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Pond in the River | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Richardson Lake | Reservoirs | Oxford County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Spirt Island | Islands | Oxford County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Jackson Point | Capes | Oxford County, ME | 2 mi |
| Horse Beef Point | Capes | Oxford County, ME | 2.4 mi |
| Carry Ridge | Ridges | Oxford County, ME | 2.6 mi |
| Portland Point | Capes | Oxford County, ME | 2.7 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing NNW out of Bethel for 25.6 miles (north-northwest) and you reach Blackcat Brook; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 44 minutes.
Best time to visit
Best observed in late spring and early summer when flow is strong and banks are visible. At this latitude (44.766°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 25.6 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Blackcat Brook track the nearby Rifle Point cape (0.8 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Blackcat Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rifle Point | Capes | Oxford County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Lower Richardson Lake | Reservoirs | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
| Hardscrabble Island | Islands | Oxford County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Pond in the River | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Richardson Lake | Reservoirs | Oxford County, ME | 1.2 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Blackcat Brook located?
Blackcat Brook is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 25.6 miles north-northwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Middle Dam topographic quadrangle.
How far is Blackcat Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 44 minutes, 25.6 miles north-northwest (bearing NNW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Blackcat Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Blackcat Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 562520 on the Middle Dam quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Blackcat 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.