Ashford Brook — Streams 46.2 Miles ESE of Chapman Inn
Kennebec County, Maine · USGS Purgatory Quadrangle · GNIS 561324
46.2 miles east-southeast of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Purgatory topographic quadrangle, Ashford Brook is a stream recorded in Kennebec 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 Purgatory 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Ashford Brook in Kennebec County, Maine (FIPS 23/011), classified as a stream in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 561324). Catalogued in GNIS since 09/30/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Ashford Brook sits at 44.14785° N, 69.92672° W (DMS 44°08′52″ N, 69°55′36″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.15361° N, 69.95278° W (DMS 44°09′13″ N, 69°57′10″ W) — useful for anglers and paddlers tracing the upstream end.
Other streams in Kennebec County, Maine
Kennebec County, ME contains 43 streams catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Ashford Brook itself. The ones closest to Ashford Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Potters Brook | Purgatory | 2.1 mi |
| Cold Stream | Gardiner | 3.8 mi |
| Dennis Brook | Purgatory | 4.1 mi |
| Jock Stream | Purgatory | 4.9 mi |
| Dilnow Brook | Monmouth | 5.1 mi |
| Grover Brook | Gardiner | 5.7 mi |
| Jug Stream | Purgatory | 6.3 mi |
| Wilson Stream | Winthrop | 8.2 mi |
| Bog Brook | Winthrop | 8.4 mi |
| Mud Mills Stream | Wayne | 8.6 mi |
Features on the USGS Purgatory Quadrangle
The Purgatory 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 45 catalogued natural features alongside Ashford Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mill Pond | Reservoirs | Kennebec County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Mud Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Loon Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Springer Hill | Summits | Kennebec County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Black Ash Swamp | Swamps | Kennebec County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Potters Brook | Streams | Kennebec County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| Upper Pleasant Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| Lunts Hill | Summits | Kennebec County, ME | 2.4 mi |
| Buker Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 3 mi |
| Dennis Hill | Summits | Kennebec County, ME | 3 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 46.2 miles east-southeast (bearing ESE) of Ashford Brook. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 79 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 (44.148°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 46.2 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Ashford Brook track the nearby Mill Pond reservoir (0.5 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Ashford Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mill Pond | Reservoirs | Kennebec County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Mud Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Loon Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Springer Hill | Summits | Kennebec County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Black Ash Swamp | Swamps | Kennebec County, ME | 1.9 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Ashford Brook located?
Ashford Brook is in Kennebec County, Maine, approximately 46.2 miles east-southeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Purgatory topographic quadrangle.
How far is Ashford Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 79 minutes, 46.2 miles east-southeast (bearing ESE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Ashford Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Ashford Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 561324 on the Purgatory quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Ashford Brook?
Best observed in late spring and early summer when flow is strong and banks are visible.
How many other streams are in Kennebec County, Maine?
GNIS lists 42 other streams in Kennebec County, Maine.
Wikidata: Q34645597.