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Burnt Meadow Brook — Streams 31.7 Miles S of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Brownfield Quadrangle · GNIS 563257
Catalogued on the USGS Brownfield quadrangle in Oxford County, Maine, Burnt Meadow Brook — a stream — lies 31.7 miles south of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “river in the United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 563257, Burnt Meadow Brook is recorded as a stream on the USGS Brownfield quadrangle in Oxford County, Maine (FIPS 23/017). Catalogued in GNIS since 09/30/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Burnt Meadow Brook sits at 43.95035° N, 70.87451° W (DMS 43°57′01″ N, 70°52′28″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 43.92833° N, 70.88750° W (DMS 43°55′42″ N, 70°53′15″ 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 Burnt Meadow Brook itself. The ones closest to Burnt Meadow Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Buck Meadow Brook | Hiram | 1.1 mi |
| Tenmile River | Hiram | 1.6 mi |
| Durgin Brook | Brownfield | 2 mi |
| Billy Brook | Brownfield | 2.7 mi |
| Moose Pond Brook | Hiram | 3.1 mi |
| Little Saco River | Brownfield | 3.1 mi |
| Beaver Brook | Brownfield | 3.3 mi |
| Dragon Meadow Brook | Hiram | 3.4 mi |
| Haley Brook | Brownfield | 4.4 mi |
| Black Brook | Fryeburg | 4.6 mi |
Features on the USGS Brownfield Quadrangle
The Brownfield 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 31 catalogued natural features alongside Burnt Meadow Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shepards River | Streams | Oxford County, NH | 1.7 mi |
| Burnt Meadow Pond | Reservoirs | Oxford County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Durgin Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2 mi |
| Frost Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| Billy Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.7 mi |
| Peary Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 3 mi |
| Little Saco River | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 3.1 mi |
| Burnt Meadow Mountains | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 3.2 mi |
| Stone Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 3.3 mi |
| Beaver Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 3.3 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 54-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Burnt Meadow Brook — 31.7 miles south as the crow flies, on compass bearing S.
Best time to visit
Best observed in late spring and early summer when flow is strong and banks are visible. At this latitude (43.950°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 31.7 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Burnt Meadow Brook track the nearby Buck Meadow Brook stream (1.1 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Burnt Meadow Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buck Meadow Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Tenmile River | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Shepards River | Streams | Oxford County, NH | 1.7 mi |
| Burnt Meadow Pond | Reservoirs | Oxford County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Oak Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.9 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Burnt Meadow Brook located?
Burnt Meadow Brook is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 31.7 miles south of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Brownfield topographic quadrangle.
How far is Burnt Meadow Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 54 minutes, 31.7 miles south (bearing S) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Burnt Meadow Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Burnt Meadow Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 563257 on the Brownfield quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Burnt 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.
Wikidata: Q34689040.