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Burroughs Brook — Streams 16.6 Miles N of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Andover Quadrangle · GNIS 563280
16.6 miles north of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Andover topographic quadrangle, Burroughs Brook is a stream recorded in Oxford County, Maine by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Wikidata short description: “river in the United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Andover 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Burroughs Brook in Oxford County, Maine (FIPS 23/017), classified as a stream in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 563280). Catalogued in GNIS since 09/30/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Burroughs Brook sits at 44.64145° N, 70.84591° W (DMS 44°38′29″ N, 70°50′45″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.67361° N, 70.86389° W (DMS 44°40′25″ N, 70°51′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 Burroughs Brook itself. The ones closest to Burroughs Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Frye Brook | Andover | 0.5 mi |
| Stony Brook | Andover | 2.6 mi |
| Moody Brook | Andover | 3.7 mi |
| Abbott Brook | Andover | 4.1 mi |
| Sawyer Brook | Andover | 4.7 mi |
| Bog Brook | Ellis Pond | 4.8 mi |
| Wight Brook | Puzzle Mountain | 5.1 mi |
| Whitecap Brook | B Pond | 5.4 mi |
| Morse Brook | Old Speck Mountain | 5.4 mi |
| Paine Brook | Old Speck Mountain | 5.5 mi |
Features on the USGS Andover Quadrangle
The Andover 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 22 catalogued natural features alongside Burroughs Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frye Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| The Cataracts | Waterfalls | Oxford County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Gregg Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Surplus Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 2.5 mi |
| Stony Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.6 mi |
| Wyman Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.7 mi |
| Moody Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 3.7 mi |
| Farrington Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 4 mi |
| Abbott Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 4.1 mi |
| Hall Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 4.3 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 16.6 miles north (bearing N) of Burroughs Brook. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 28 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 (44.641°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 16.6 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at Burroughs Brook track the nearby Frye Brook stream (0.5 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Burroughs Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frye Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| The Cataracts | Waterfalls | Oxford County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Gregg Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Black Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Surplus Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 2.5 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Burroughs Brook located?
Burroughs Brook is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 16.6 miles north of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Andover topographic quadrangle.
How far is Burroughs Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 28 minutes, 16.6 miles north (bearing N) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Burroughs Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Burroughs Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 563280 on the Andover quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Burroughs 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: Q34689340.