Black Brook — Streams 47.7 Miles S of Chapman Inn
York County, Maine · USGS Limington Quadrangle · GNIS 562386
47.7 miles south of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Limington topographic quadrangle, Black Brook is a stream recorded in York County, Maine by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Limington 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Black Brook in York County, Maine (FIPS 23/031), classified as a stream in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 562386). Catalogued in GNIS since 09/30/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Black Brook sits at 43.71897° N, 70.68061° W (DMS 43°43′08″ N, 70°40′50″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 43.73472° N, 70.72306° W (DMS 43°44′05″ N, 70°43′23″ W) — useful for anglers and paddlers tracing the upstream end.
Other streams in York County, Maine
York County, ME contains 14 streams catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Black Brook itself. The ones closest to Black Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hamlin Brook | Limington | 1.2 mi |
| Little Ossipee River | Limington | 1.3 mi |
| Horse Pond Brook | Limington | 2 mi |
| Leavitt Brook | Limerick | 4.6 mi |
| Merrifield Brook | Cornish | 6.1 mi |
| Pugsley Brook | Cornish | 6.2 mi |
| Pease Brook | Cornish | 6.4 mi |
| Little River | Cornish | 8.5 mi |
| Fenderson Brook | Limerick | 8.5 mi |
| Wadsworth Brook | Cornish | 10.2 mi |
Features on the USGS Limington Quadrangle
The Limington 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 7 catalogued natural features alongside Black Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hamlin Brook | Streams | York County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Swetts Meadow | Swamps | York County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Little Ossipee River | Streams | York County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Maloy Mountain | Summits | York County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Horse Pond Brook | Streams | York County, ME | 2 mi |
| Foss Ponds | Lakes | York County, ME | 2.5 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 47.7 miles south (bearing S) of Black Brook. 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 (43.719°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 47.7 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Black Brook track the nearby Hamlin Brook stream (1.2 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Black Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hamlin Brook | Streams | York County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Swetts Meadow | Swamps | York County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Little Ossipee River | Streams | York County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Maloy Mountain | Summits | York County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Horse Pond Brook | Streams | York County, ME | 2 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Black Brook located?
Black Brook is in York County, Maine, approximately 47.7 miles south of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Limington topographic quadrangle.
How far is Black Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 82 minutes, 47.7 miles south (bearing S) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Black Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Black Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 562386 on the Limington quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Black Brook?
Best observed in late spring and early summer when flow is strong and banks are visible.
How many other streams are in York County, Maine?
GNIS lists 13 other streams in York County, Maine.