Fenderson Brook — Streams 49.6 Miles S of Chapman Inn
York County, Maine · USGS Limerick Quadrangle · GNIS 566096
Within York County, Maine, on the USGS Limerick quadrangle, the stream known as Fenderson Brook sits 49.6 miles south of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within York County, Maine, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Fenderson Brook as a stream on the Limerick topographic quadrangle (FIPS 23/031), under Feature ID 566096. Catalogued in GNIS since 09/30/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Fenderson Brook sits at 43.68841° N, 70.84590° W (DMS 43°41′18″ N, 70°50′45″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 43.73222° N, 70.86361° W (DMS 43°43′56″ N, 70°51′49″ 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 Fenderson Brook itself. The ones closest to Fenderson Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Leavitt Brook | Limerick | 4 mi |
| Pugsley Brook | Cornish | 7.4 mi |
| Merrifield Brook | Cornish | 7.6 mi |
| Emerson Brook | West Newfield | 7.8 mi |
| Wedgwood Brook | Cornish | 8 mi |
| Great Brook | Kezar Falls | 8.1 mi |
| Pease Brook | Cornish | 8.2 mi |
| Wadsworth Brook | Cornish | 8.3 mi |
| Little River | Cornish | 8.5 mi |
| Black Brook | Limington | 8.5 mi |
Features on the USGS Limerick Quadrangle
The Limerick 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 16 catalogued natural features alongside Fenderson Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Towle Mountain | Summits | York County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Philpot Mountain | Summits | York County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Hoyt Mountain | Summits | York County, ME | 2 mi |
| Randall Mountain | Summits | York County, ME | 2.3 mi |
| Cannon Hill | Summits | York County, ME | 2.4 mi |
| Sokokis Lake | Reservoirs | York County, ME | 2.7 mi |
| Watson Mountain | Summits | York County, ME | 3.3 mi |
| Pickerel Pond | Lakes | York County, ME | 3.6 mi |
| Leavitt Brook | Streams | York County, ME | 4 mi |
| Noahs Pond | Lakes | York County, ME | 4 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing S out of Bethel for 49.6 miles (south) and you reach Fenderson Brook; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 85 minutes.
Best time to visit
Best observed in late spring and early summer when flow is strong and banks are visible. At this latitude (43.688°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 49.6 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Fenderson Brook track the nearby Towle Mountain summit (1.7 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Fenderson Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Towle Mountain | Summits | York County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Philpot Mountain | Summits | York County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Hoyt Mountain | Summits | York County, ME | 2 mi |
| Randall Mountain | Summits | York County, ME | 2.3 mi |
| Cannon Hill | Summits | York County, ME | 2.4 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Fenderson Brook located?
Fenderson Brook is in York County, Maine, approximately 49.6 miles south of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Limerick topographic quadrangle.
How far is Fenderson Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 85 minutes, 49.6 miles south (bearing S) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Fenderson Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Fenderson Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 566096 on the Limerick quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Fenderson 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.