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Dennis Brook — Streams 45.2 Miles ESE of Chapman Inn
Kennebec County, Maine · USGS Purgatory Quadrangle · GNIS 565039
Catalogued on the USGS Purgatory quadrangle in Kennebec County, Maine, Dennis Brook — a stream — lies 45.2 miles east-southeast of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 565039, Dennis Brook is recorded as a stream on the USGS Purgatory quadrangle in Kennebec County, Maine (FIPS 23/011). Catalogued in GNIS since 09/30/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Dennis Brook sits at 44.20702° N, 69.91838° W (DMS 44°12′25″ N, 69°55′06″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.16417° N, 69.94444° W (DMS 44°09′51″ N, 69°56′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 Dennis Brook itself. The ones closest to Dennis Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Jock Stream | Purgatory | 2.8 mi |
| Cold Stream | Gardiner | 3.2 mi |
| Jug Stream | Purgatory | 3.2 mi |
| Grover Brook | Gardiner | 3.3 mi |
| Dilnow Brook | Monmouth | 4 mi |
| Ashford Brook | Purgatory | 4.1 mi |
| Bog Brook | Winthrop | 4.3 mi |
| Potters Brook | Purgatory | 4.6 mi |
| Wilson Stream | Winthrop | 5.1 mi |
| Mud Mills Stream | Wayne | 5.5 mi |
Features on the USGS Purgatory Quadrangle
The Purgatory 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 45 catalogued natural features alongside Dennis Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gilman Dam Pond | Reservoirs | Kennebec County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Tacoma Lakes | Reservoirs | Kennebec County, ME | 1 mi |
| Dennis Hill | Summits | Kennebec County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Horseshoe Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Little Purgatory Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Woodbury Pond | Reservoirs | Kennebec County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Lunts Hill | Summits | Kennebec County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| True Cove | Bays | Kennebec County, ME | 2 mi |
| Woodbury Hills | Summits | Kennebec County, ME | 2.3 mi |
| LeClair Island | Islands | Kennebec County, ME | 2.3 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 77-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Dennis Brook — 45.2 miles east-southeast as the crow flies, on compass bearing ESE.
Best time to visit
Best observed in late spring and early summer when flow is strong and banks are visible. At this latitude (44.207°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 45.2 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Dennis Brook track the nearby Gilman Dam Pond reservoir (0.8 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Dennis Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gilman Dam Pond | Reservoirs | Kennebec County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Tacoma Lakes | Reservoirs | Kennebec County, ME | 1 mi |
| Dennis Hill | Summits | Kennebec County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Horseshoe Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Little Purgatory Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 1.5 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Dennis Brook located?
Dennis Brook is in Kennebec County, Maine, approximately 45.2 miles east-southeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Purgatory topographic quadrangle.
How far is Dennis Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 77 minutes, 45.2 miles east-southeast (bearing ESE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Dennis Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Dennis Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 565039 on the Purgatory quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Dennis 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.