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Beaver Brook — Streams 42.3 Miles E of Chapman Inn
Kennebec County, Maine · USGS Winthrop Quadrangle · GNIS 561892
Catalogued on the USGS Winthrop quadrangle in Kennebec County, Maine, Beaver Brook — a stream — lies 42.3 miles east of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “river in Kennebec County, United States of America - Geonames ID = 4957816”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 561892, Beaver Brook is recorded as a stream on the USGS Winthrop quadrangle in Kennebec County, Maine (FIPS 23/011). Catalogued in GNIS since 09/30/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Beaver Brook sits at 44.35201° N, 69.93644° W (DMS 44°21′07″ N, 69°56′11″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.37056° N, 69.92778° W (DMS 44°22′14″ N, 69°55′40″ 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 Beaver Brook itself. The ones closest to Beaver Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Tingley Brook | Readfield | 2.6 mi |
| Mears Brook | Winthrop | 3.1 mi |
| Kezar Brook | Winthrop | 3.8 mi |
| Gardner Brook | Wayne | 4.1 mi |
| Jones Brook | Wayne | 4.1 mi |
| Spring Brook | Augusta | 5 mi |
| Hoyt Brook | Winthrop | 5.4 mi |
| Hoyt Brook | Belgrade | 5.5 mi |
| Tanning Brook | Augusta | 5.5 mi |
| Sanford Brook | Belgrade | 5.6 mi |
Features on the USGS Winthrop Quadrangle
The Winthrop 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 35 catalogued natural features alongside Beaver Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maranacook Lake | Reservoirs | Kennebec County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Carleton Pond | Reservoirs | Kennebec County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Mill Pond | Reservoirs | Kennebec County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Brainard Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Kezar Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 2.7 mi |
| Monks Hill | Summits | Kennebec County, ME | 2.7 mi |
| Little Cobbosseecontee Lake | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 3 mi |
| Shed Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 3 mi |
| Mears Brook | Streams | Kennebec County, ME | 3.1 mi |
| Upper Narrows Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 3.1 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 72-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Beaver Brook — 42.3 miles east as the crow flies, on compass bearing E.
Best time to visit
Best observed in late spring and early summer when flow is strong and banks are visible. At this latitude (44.352°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 42.3 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Beaver Brook track the nearby Maranacook Lake reservoir (1.1 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Beaver Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maranacook Lake | Reservoirs | Kennebec County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Carleton Pond | Reservoirs | Kennebec County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Mill Pond | Reservoirs | Kennebec County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Brainard Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Tingley Brook | Streams | Kennebec County, ME | 2.6 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Beaver Brook located?
Beaver Brook is in Kennebec County, Maine, approximately 42.3 miles east of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Winthrop topographic quadrangle.
How far is Beaver Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 72 minutes, 42.3 miles east (bearing E) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Beaver Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Beaver Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 561892 on the Winthrop quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Beaver 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: Q34666520.