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Boulder Brook — Streams 14.7 Miles SSW of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Center Lovell Quadrangle · GNIS 580947
14.7 miles south-southwest of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Center Lovell topographic quadrangle, Boulder Brook is a stream recorded in Oxford County, Maine by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Center Lovell 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Boulder Brook in Oxford County, Maine (FIPS 23/017), classified as a stream in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 580947). Catalogued in GNIS since 09/30/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Boulder Brook sits at 44.20562° N, 70.89035° W (DMS 44°12′20″ N, 70°53′25″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.19389° N, 70.88278° W (DMS 44°11′38″ N, 70°52′58″ 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 Boulder Brook itself. The ones closest to Boulder Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Waterthrush Brook | Center Lovell | 0.4 mi |
| Mill Brook | Center Lovell | 0.6 mi |
| Andrews Brook | Center Lovell | 0.9 mi |
| Martin Brook | Center Lovell | 0.9 mi |
| Little Trout Brook | North Waterford | 1.4 mi |
| Coffin Brook | Center Lovell | 2.3 mi |
| Cold Brook | Center Lovell | 2.4 mi |
| Great Brook | Center Lovell | 2.6 mi |
| Bradley Brook | Center Lovell | 2.9 mi |
| Howard Brook | Center Lovell | 3.1 mi |
Features on the USGS Center Lovell Quadrangle
The Center Lovell 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 65 catalogued natural features alongside Boulder Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waterthrush Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Mill Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Hamblin Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Andrews Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Martin Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Middle Bay | Bays | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Kezar Lake | Reservoirs | Oxford County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Bryant Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Timber Island | Islands | Oxford County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Peaked Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.7 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 14.7 miles south-southwest (bearing SSW) of Boulder Brook. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 25 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 (44.206°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 14.7 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at Boulder Brook track the nearby Waterthrush Brook stream (0.4 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Boulder Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waterthrush Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Mill Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Hamblin Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Andrews Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Martin Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.9 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Boulder Brook located?
Boulder Brook is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 14.7 miles south-southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Center Lovell topographic quadrangle.
How far is Boulder Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 25 minutes, 14.7 miles south-southwest (bearing SSW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Boulder Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Boulder Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 580947 on the Center Lovell quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Boulder 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.