Cold Stream — Streams 48.3 Miles ESE of Chapman Inn
Kennebec County, Maine · USGS Gardiner Quadrangle · GNIS 564198
48.3 miles east-southeast of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Gardiner topographic quadrangle, Cold Stream is a stream recorded in Kennebec County, Maine by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Gardiner 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Cold Stream in Kennebec County, Maine (FIPS 23/011), classified as a stream in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 564198). Catalogued in GNIS since 09/30/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Cold Stream sits at 44.18118° N, 69.86449° W (DMS 44°10′52″ N, 69°51′52″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.26868° N, 69.84394° W (DMS 44°16′07″ N, 69°50′38″ 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 Cold Stream itself. The ones closest to Cold Stream:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Grover Brook | Gardiner | 2.1 mi |
| Potters Brook | Purgatory | 2.7 mi |
| Dennis Brook | Purgatory | 3.2 mi |
| Ashford Brook | Purgatory | 3.8 mi |
| Jock Stream | Purgatory | 5.8 mi |
| Bog Brook | Winthrop | 6 mi |
| Jug Stream | Purgatory | 6.4 mi |
| Dilnow Brook | Monmouth | 6.8 mi |
| Wilson Stream | Winthrop | 8.3 mi |
| Kezar Brook | Winthrop | 8.5 mi |
Features on the USGS Gardiner Quadrangle
The Gardiner 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 4 catalogued natural features alongside Cold Stream. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pleasant Pond | Lakes | Sagadahoc County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Ring Hill | Summits | Sagadahoc County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Grover Brook | Streams | Kennebec County, ME | 2.1 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 48.3 miles east-southeast (bearing ESE) of Cold Stream. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 83 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 (44.181°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 48.3 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Cold Stream track the nearby Pleasant Pond lake (1.2 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Cold Stream
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pleasant Pond | Lakes | Sagadahoc County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Ring Hill | Summits | Sagadahoc County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Black Ash Swamp | Swamps | Kennebec County, ME | 2 mi |
| Horseshoe Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| Grover Brook | Streams | Kennebec County, ME | 2.1 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Cold Stream located?
Cold Stream is in Kennebec County, Maine, approximately 48.3 miles east-southeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Gardiner topographic quadrangle.
How far is Cold Stream from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 83 minutes, 48.3 miles east-southeast (bearing ESE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Cold Stream?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Cold Stream as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 564198 on the Gardiner quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Cold 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.