Bog Brook — Streams 41.5 Miles NNW of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Wilsons Mills Quadrangle · GNIS 562650
41.5 miles north-northwest of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Wilsons Mills topographic quadrangle, Bog Brook is a stream recorded in Oxford County, Maine by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Wikidata short description: “river in Oxford County, United States of America - Geonames ID = 4958829”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Wilsons Mills 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Bog Brook in Oxford County, Maine (FIPS 23/017), classified as a stream in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 562650). Catalogued in GNIS since 09/30/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Bog Brook sits at 44.98061° N, 71.02563° W (DMS 44°58′50″ N, 71°01′32″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.99472° N, 71.04139° W (DMS 44°59′41″ N, 71°02′29″ 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 Bog Brook itself. The ones closest to Bog Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Cold Brook | Wilsons Mills | 1.2 mi |
| Sanderson Brook | Wilsons Mills | 2.1 mi |
| Little Abbott Brook | Wilsons Mills | 2.7 mi |
| Barney Brook | Richardson Pond | 2.8 mi |
| Aldrich Brook | Bosebuck Mountain | 3 mi |
| Beaver Brook | Richardson Pond | 3.2 mi |
| South Hammond Brook | Bosebuck Mountain | 3.5 mi |
| Meadow Brook | Wilsons Mills | 5.9 mi |
| Deer Mountain Stream | Richardson Pond | 6.3 mi |
| North Fork Big Brook | Bosebuck Mountain | 6.8 mi |
Features on the USGS Wilsons Mills Quadrangle
The Wilsons Mills 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 35 catalogued natural features alongside Bog Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emerys Misery | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Aziscohos Lake | Reservoirs | Oxford County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Cold Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Parker Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| West Branch Abbott Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.8 mi |
| Sanderson Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| Little Abbott Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.7 mi |
| Abbott Brook | Streams | Oxford County, NH | 2.9 mi |
| Washburn Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 3.4 mi |
| Halfmoon Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 3.9 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 41.5 miles north-northwest (bearing NNW) of Bog Brook. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 71 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. Being this far north (lat 44.981°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 41.5 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Bog Brook track the nearby Emerys Misery summit (0.6 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Bog Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emerys Misery | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Aziscohos Lake | Reservoirs | Oxford County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Cold Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Parker Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Parker Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.8 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Bog Brook located?
Bog Brook is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 41.5 miles north-northwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Wilsons Mills topographic quadrangle.
How far is Bog Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 71 minutes, 41.5 miles north-northwest (bearing NNW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Bog Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Bog Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 562650 on the Wilsons Mills quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Bog 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: Q34678602.