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Bunganock Brook — Streams 21.0 Miles E of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Buckfield Quadrangle · GNIS 563170
Catalogued on the USGS Buckfield quadrangle in Oxford County, Maine, Bunganock Brook — a stream — lies 21.0 miles east of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “river in the United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 563170, Bunganock Brook is recorded as a stream on the USGS Buckfield quadrangle in Oxford County, Maine (FIPS 23/017). Catalogued in GNIS since 09/30/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Bunganock Brook sits at 44.35701° N, 70.36950° W (DMS 44°21′25″ N, 70°22′10″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.38423° N, 70.33895° W (DMS 44°23′03″ N, 70°20′20″ 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 Bunganock Brook itself. The ones closest to Bunganock Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Mitchell Brook | Buckfield | 2.7 mi |
| Bog Brook | Worthley Pond | 3.1 mi |
| Russell Brook | Worthley Pond | 3.5 mi |
| Darnit Brook | West Sumner | 3.9 mi |
| Hayford Brook | Buckfield | 4 mi |
| Basin Falls Brook | West Sumner | 4.2 mi |
| Swan Pond Brook | Buckfield | 4.5 mi |
| East Branch Nezinscot River | Buckfield | 4.9 mi |
| West Branch Nezinscot River | Buckfield | 4.9 mi |
| Thompson Brook | Canton | 4.9 mi |
Features on the USGS Buckfield Quadrangle
The Buckfield 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 35 catalogued natural features alongside Bunganock Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Robinson Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Deacon Pinnacle | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Cary Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Northeast Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Mount Oxford | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.2 mi |
| Hutchinson Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.3 mi |
| Mount Oxford Spring | Springs | Oxford County, ME | 2.5 mi |
| Mitchell Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.7 mi |
| Hayford Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.8 mi |
| Swan Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 2.9 mi |
Historical record
The U.S. Board on Geographic Names recorded a Official (Board Decision) on January 1, 1912 for this name.
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 36-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Bunganock Brook — 21.0 miles east as the crow flies, on compass bearing E.
Best time to visit
Best observed in late spring and early summer when flow is strong and banks are visible. At this latitude (44.357°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 21.0 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at Bunganock Brook track the nearby Robinson Hill summit (0.7 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Bunganock Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Robinson Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Deacon Pinnacle | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Cary Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Northeast Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Holmes Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Bunganock Brook located?
Bunganock Brook is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 21.0 miles east of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Buckfield topographic quadrangle.
How far is Bunganock Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 36 minutes, 21.0 miles east (bearing E) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Bunganock Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Bunganock Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 563170 on the Buckfield quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Bunganock 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: Q34687724.