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Buck Meadow Brook — Streams 31.0 Miles S of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Hiram Quadrangle · GNIS 563109
31.0 miles south of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Hiram topographic quadrangle, Buck Meadow Brook is a stream recorded in Oxford County, Maine by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Hiram 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Buck Meadow Brook in Oxford County, Maine (FIPS 23/017), classified as a stream in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 563109). Catalogued in GNIS since 09/30/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Buck Meadow Brook sits at 43.95896° N, 70.85562° W (DMS 43°57′32″ N, 70°51′20″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 43.97528° N, 70.84722° W (DMS 43°58′31″ N, 70°50′50″ 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 Buck Meadow Brook itself. The ones closest to Buck Meadow Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Burnt Meadow Brook | Brownfield | 1.1 mi |
| Tenmile River | Hiram | 1.7 mi |
| Moose Pond Brook | Hiram | 2.8 mi |
| Beaver Brook | Brownfield | 2.9 mi |
| Durgin Brook | Brownfield | 2.9 mi |
| Dragon Meadow Brook | Hiram | 3.3 mi |
| Little Saco River | Brownfield | 3.5 mi |
| Billy Brook | Brownfield | 3.7 mi |
| Black Brook | Fryeburg | 4.1 mi |
| Haley Brook | Brownfield | 5.2 mi |
Features on the USGS Hiram Quadrangle
The Hiram 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 26 catalogued natural features alongside Buck Meadow Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boston Hills | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Tenmile River | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Boston Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Little Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| Horseshoe Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| Pickett Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.4 mi |
| Oak Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.6 mi |
| Moose Pond Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.8 mi |
| Kezar Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 3 mi |
| Beaver Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 3 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 31.0 miles south (bearing S) of Buck Meadow Brook. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 53 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 (43.959°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 31.0 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Buck Meadow Brook track the nearby Burnt Meadow Brook stream (1.1 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Buck Meadow Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burnt Meadow Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Boston Hills | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Tenmile River | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Boston Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Little Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 2.1 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Buck Meadow Brook located?
Buck Meadow Brook is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 31.0 miles south of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Hiram topographic quadrangle.
How far is Buck Meadow Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 53 minutes, 31.0 miles south (bearing S) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Buck Meadow Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Buck Meadow Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 563109 on the Hiram quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Buck Meadow 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.