Belgrade Stream — Streams 48.1 Miles E of Chapman Inn
Kennebec County, Maine · USGS Belgrade Quadrangle · GNIS 562017
48.1 miles east of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Belgrade topographic quadrangle, Belgrade Stream 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 Belgrade 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Belgrade Stream in Kennebec County, Maine (FIPS 23/011), classified as a stream in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 562017). Catalogued in GNIS since 09/30/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Belgrade Stream sits at 44.45062° N, 69.81672° W (DMS 44°27′02″ N, 69°49′00″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.45979° N, 69.90533° W (DMS 44°27′35″ N, 69°54′19″ 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 Belgrade Stream itself. The ones closest to Belgrade Stream:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bog Brook | Belgrade | 2 mi |
| Sanford Brook | Belgrade | 3.4 mi |
| Meadow Brook | Readfield | 3.4 mi |
| Hoyt Brook | Belgrade | 3.5 mi |
| Bog Stream | Readfield | 4.5 mi |
| Ingham Stream | Readfield | 4.8 mi |
| Sidney Bog Brook | Augusta | 6 mi |
| Moose Pond Stream | Readfield | 6.5 mi |
| Stony Brook | Belgrade Lakes | 6.8 mi |
| Spring Brook | Augusta | 7.1 mi |
Features on the USGS Belgrade Quadrangle
The Belgrade 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 20 catalogued natural features alongside Belgrade Stream. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Birch Island | Islands | Kennebec County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Stuart Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Hamilton Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Greeley Island | Islands | Kennebec County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Bog Brook | Streams | Kennebec County, ME | 2 mi |
| Messalonskee Lake | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 2.3 mi |
| Ward Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 2.7 mi |
| Austin Bog | Swamps | Kennebec County, ME | 2.8 mi |
| Joe Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 3 mi |
| Lord Hill | Summits | Kennebec County, ME | 3 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 48.1 miles east (bearing E) of Belgrade Stream. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 82 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 (44.451°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 48.1 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Belgrade Stream track the nearby Birch Island (1.2 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Belgrade Stream
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Birch Island | Islands | Kennebec County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Stuart Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Hamilton Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Greeley Island | Islands | Kennebec County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Bog Brook | Streams | Kennebec County, ME | 2 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Belgrade Stream located?
Belgrade Stream is in Kennebec County, Maine, approximately 48.1 miles east of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Belgrade topographic quadrangle.
How far is Belgrade Stream from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 82 minutes, 48.1 miles east (bearing E) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Belgrade Stream?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Belgrade Stream as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 562017 on the Belgrade quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Belgrade Stream?
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: Q34668161.