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Bog Brook — Streams 7.0 Miles W of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Gilead Quadrangle · GNIS 580945
Catalogued on the USGS Gilead quadrangle in Oxford County, Maine, Bog Brook — a stream — lies 7.0 miles west of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “river in Oxford County, United States of America - Geonames ID = 4958824”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 580945, Bog Brook is recorded as a stream on the USGS Gilead quadrangle in Oxford County, Maine (FIPS 23/017). Catalogued in GNIS since 09/30/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Bog Brook sits at 44.40173° N, 70.93007° W (DMS 44°24′06″ N, 70°55′48″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.34562° N, 70.92646° W (DMS 44°20′44″ N, 70°55′35″ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Wheeler Brook | Gilead | 0.2 mi |
| Whites Brook | Gilead | 0.4 mi |
| Chapman Brook | Gilead | 1.7 mi |
| Gammon Brook | Gilead | 2.5 mi |
| Pleasant River | Gilead | 2.6 mi |
| Twitchell Brook | Gilead | 3 mi |
| French Brook | Gilead | 3.4 mi |
| Lary Brook | Shelburne | 3.6 mi |
| Little Lary Brook | Speckled Mountain | 3.7 mi |
| Evans Brook | Speckled Mountain | 4.4 mi |
Features on the USGS Gilead Quadrangle
The Gilead 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 31 catalogued natural features alongside Bog Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Philbrook Island | Islands | Oxford County, ME | 0.1 mi |
| Wheeler Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.2 mi |
| Whites Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Tumbledown Dick Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
| Little Bear Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Peaked Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Peabody Island | Islands | Oxford County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Chapman Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Wild River | Streams | Oxford County, NH | 2.5 mi |
| Gammon Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.5 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 12-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Bog Brook — 7.0 miles west as the crow flies, on compass bearing W.
Best time to visit
Best observed in late spring and early summer when flow is strong and banks are visible. At this latitude (44.402°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. The 7.0-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 Bog Brook track the nearby Philbrook Island (essentially adjacent) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Bog Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Philbrook Island | Islands | Oxford County, ME | 0.1 mi |
| Wheeler Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.2 mi |
| Whites Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Tumbledown Dick Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
| Little Bear Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Bog Brook located?
Bog Brook is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 7.0 miles west of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Gilead topographic quadrangle.
How far is Bog Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 12 minutes, 7.0 miles west (bearing W) 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 580945 on the Gilead 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: Q34678578.