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Bull Branch — Streams 8.9 Miles NW of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Gilead Quadrangle · GNIS 580959
8.9 miles northwest of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Gilead topographic quadrangle, Bull Branch is a stream recorded in Oxford County, Maine by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Gilead 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Bull Branch in Oxford County, Maine (FIPS 23/017), classified as a stream in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 580959). Catalogued in GNIS since 09/30/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Bull Branch sits at 44.49839° N, 70.91174° W (DMS 44°29′54″ N, 70°54′42″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.54034° N, 70.98813° W (DMS 44°32′25″ N, 70°59′17″ 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 Bull Branch itself. The ones closest to Bull Branch:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Miles Notch Brook | Old Speck Mountain | 0.7 mi |
| Eames Brook | Gilead | 1.2 mi |
| Sargent Brook | Old Speck Mountain | 1.3 mi |
| Goose Eye Brook | Old Speck Mountain | 1.6 mi |
| South Branch Sunday River | Gilead | 2.5 mi |
| Simons Brook | Bethel | 2.9 mi |
| Pond Brook | Old Speck Mountain | 3.9 mi |
| Great Brook | Puzzle Mountain | 4.4 mi |
| Branch Brook | Puzzle Mountain | 4.9 mi |
| Barkers Brook | Bethel | 5 mi |
Features on the USGS Gilead Quadrangle
The Gilead 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 31 catalogued natural features alongside Bull Branch. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eames Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Jordan Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Locke Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2 mi |
| Merrill Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| South Branch Sunday River | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.5 mi |
| Black Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.9 mi |
| Wheeler Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 3.4 mi |
| Whites Notch | Gaps | Oxford County, ME | 3.6 mi |
| Lary Brook Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 4.1 mi |
| Bear Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 4.3 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 8.9 miles northwest (bearing NW) of Bull Branch. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 15 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 (44.498°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. The 8.9-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 Bull Branch track the nearby Miles Notch Brook stream (0.7 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Bull Branch
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miles Notch Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Eames Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Sargent Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Goose Eye Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Jordan Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.9 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Bull Branch located?
Bull Branch is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 8.9 miles northwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Gilead topographic quadrangle.
How far is Bull Branch from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 15 minutes, 8.9 miles northwest (bearing NW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Bull Branch?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Bull Branch as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 580959 on the Gilead quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Bull Branch?
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.