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Edmunds Bog Brook — Streams 19.5 Miles NE of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Rumford Quadrangle · GNIS 565795
Catalogued on the USGS Rumford quadrangle in Oxford County, Maine, Edmunds Bog Brook — a stream — lies 19.5 miles northeast of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 565795, Edmunds Bog Brook is recorded as a stream on the USGS Rumford quadrangle in Oxford County, Maine (FIPS 23/017). Catalogued in GNIS since 09/30/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Edmunds Bog Brook sits at 44.59617° N, 70.49951° W (DMS 44°35′46″ N, 70°29′58″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.57667° N, 70.50083° W (DMS 44°34′36″ N, 70°30′03″ 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 Edmunds Bog Brook itself. The ones closest to Edmunds Bog Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Paddy Meadow Brook | Dixfield | 1.4 mi |
| Staples Brook | Dixfield | 2.7 mi |
| Walton Brook | Rumford | 2.9 mi |
| Goff Brook | Rumford | 3 mi |
| Aunt Hannah Brook | Dixfield | 3.2 mi |
| Mitchell Brook | Dixfield | 3.3 mi |
| Scotty Brook | Rumford | 3.6 mi |
| Swift River | Rumford | 3.6 mi |
| Bean Brook | Rumford | 4.4 mi |
| Wyman Brook | Rumford | 4.6 mi |
Features on the USGS Rumford Quadrangle
The Rumford 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 28 catalogued natural features alongside Edmunds Bog Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Halfmoon Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Carr Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Thompson Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Lake Mountain | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| Mann Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.2 mi |
| Walton Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.9 mi |
| Goff Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 3 mi |
| Mitchell Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 3.1 mi |
| Swift River Reservoir | Reservoirs | Oxford County, ME | 3.2 mi |
| Scotty Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 3.6 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 33-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Edmunds Bog Brook — 19.5 miles northeast as the crow flies, on compass bearing NE.
Best time to visit
Best observed in late spring and early summer when flow is strong and banks are visible. At this latitude (44.596°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 19.5 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at Edmunds Bog Brook track the nearby Halfmoon Pond lake (0.5 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Edmunds Bog Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Halfmoon Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Carr Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| The Falls | Waterfalls | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Paddy Meadow Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Kittredge Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 1.5 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Edmunds Bog Brook located?
Edmunds Bog Brook is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 19.5 miles northeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Rumford topographic quadrangle.
How far is Edmunds Bog Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 33 minutes, 19.5 miles northeast (bearing NE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Edmunds Bog Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Edmunds Bog Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 565795 on the Rumford quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Edmunds Bog 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.