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Walker Brook — Streams 20.0 Miles NNE of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Roxbury Quadrangle · GNIS 577787
Within Oxford County, Maine, on the USGS Roxbury quadrangle, the stream known as Walker Brook sits 20.0 miles north-northeast of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “river in Oxford County, Maine, United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Oxford County, Maine, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Walker Brook as a stream on the Roxbury topographic quadrangle (FIPS 23/017), under Feature ID 577787. Catalogued in GNIS since 09/30/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Walker Brook sits at 44.65617° N, 70.58757° W (DMS 44°39′22″ N, 70°35′15″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.68611° N, 70.53944° W (DMS 44°41′10″ N, 70°32′22″ 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 Walker Brook itself. The ones closest to Walker Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Philbrick Brook | Roxbury | 0.8 mi |
| Birch Brook | Roxbury | 1.4 mi |
| Thomas Farm Brook | Roxbury | 2.2 mi |
| Noisy Brook | Roxbury | 2.4 mi |
| Walton Brook | Rumford | 3.8 mi |
| Goff Brook | Rumford | 4.3 mi |
| Meadow Brook | Ellis Pond | 5.1 mi |
| Beaver Brook | Ellis Pond | 5.6 mi |
| York Brook | Ellis Pond | 5.8 mi |
| Phelps Brook | Ellis Pond | 5.8 mi |
Features on the USGS Roxbury Quadrangle
The Roxbury 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 19 catalogued natural features alongside Walker Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Philbrick Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Bunker Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Birch Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Bunker Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Birch Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Thomas Farm Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.2 mi |
| Noisy Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.4 mi |
| Roxbury Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 3 mi |
| Walker Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 3.2 mi |
| Brush Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 3.4 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing NNE out of Bethel for 20.0 miles (north-northeast) and you reach Walker Brook; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 34 minutes.
Best time to visit
Best observed in late spring and early summer when flow is strong and banks are visible. At this latitude (44.656°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 20.0 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at Walker Brook track the nearby Philbrick Brook stream (0.8 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Walker Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Philbrick Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Bunker Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Birch Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Bunker Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Birch Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.8 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Walker Brook located?
Walker Brook is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 20.0 miles north-northeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Roxbury topographic quadrangle.
How far is Walker Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 34 minutes, 20.0 miles north-northeast (bearing NNE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Walker Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Walker Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 577787 on the Roxbury quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Walker 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: Q34821645.