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Zircon Brook — Streams 13.3 Miles ENE of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Rumford Quadrangle · GNIS 578820
13.3 miles east-northeast of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Rumford topographic quadrangle, Zircon Brook is a stream recorded in Oxford County, Maine by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Rumford 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Zircon Brook in Oxford County, Maine (FIPS 23/017), classified as a stream in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 578820). Catalogued in GNIS since 09/30/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Zircon Brook sits at 44.50868° N, 70.56312° W (DMS 44°30′31″ N, 70°33′47″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.46312° N, 70.56395° W (DMS 44°27′47″ N, 70°33′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 Zircon Brook itself. The ones closest to Zircon Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Logan Brook | Rumford | 1.9 mi |
| Thurston Brook | Rumford | 2.1 mi |
| Bean Brook | Rumford | 2.4 mi |
| Split Brook | Rumford | 2.7 mi |
| Wyman Brook | Rumford | 3.1 mi |
| Swift River | Rumford | 3.3 mi |
| Scotty Brook | Rumford | 4.1 mi |
| Concord River | Bryant Pond | 4.2 mi |
| Barkers Brook | Bryant Pond | 4.4 mi |
| Spears Stream | Dixfield | 5.5 mi |
Features on the USGS Rumford Quadrangle
The Rumford 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 28 catalogued natural features alongside Zircon Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheeler Island | Islands | Oxford County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Glass Face Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Joes Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Logan Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Thurston Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| Androscoggin River Reservoir | Reservoirs | Oxford County, ME | 2.2 mi |
| Rumford Falls | Waterfalls | Oxford County, ME | 2.3 mi |
| Bean Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.4 mi |
| Androscoggin River Reservoir | Reservoirs | Oxford County, ME | 2.4 mi |
| Androscoggin River Reservoir | Reservoirs | Oxford County, ME | 2.7 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 13.3 miles east-northeast (bearing ENE) of Zircon Brook. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 23 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 (44.509°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 13.3 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at Zircon Brook track the nearby Mount Zircon Reservoir (0.9 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Zircon Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Zircon Reservoir | Reservoirs | Oxford County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Thurston Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Mount Zircon Spring | Springs | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Wheeler Island | Islands | Oxford County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Glass Face Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.7 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Zircon Brook located?
Zircon Brook is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 13.3 miles east-northeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Rumford topographic quadrangle.
How far is Zircon Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 23 minutes, 13.3 miles east-northeast (bearing ENE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Zircon Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Zircon Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 578820 on the Rumford quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Zircon 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.