Great Brook — Streams 43.0 Miles S of Chapman Inn
York County, Maine · USGS Kezar Falls Quadrangle · GNIS 567125
Within York County, Maine, on the USGS Kezar Falls quadrangle, the stream known as Great Brook sits 43.0 miles south of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within York County, Maine, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Great Brook as a stream on the Kezar Falls topographic quadrangle (FIPS 23/031), under Feature ID 567125. Catalogued in GNIS since 09/30/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Great Brook sits at 43.79091° N, 70.92506° W (DMS 43°47′27″ N, 70°55′30″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 43.74369° N, 70.93395° W (DMS 43°44′37″ N, 70°56′02″ 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 Great Brook itself. The ones closest to Great Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Wedgwood Brook | Cornish | 3.7 mi |
| Emerson Brook | West Newfield | 4.1 mi |
| Wadsworth Brook | Cornish | 4.2 mi |
| Little River | Cornish | 6.4 mi |
| Pugsley Brook | Cornish | 7.8 mi |
| Merrifield Brook | Cornish | 7.9 mi |
| Fenderson Brook | Limerick | 8.1 mi |
| Pease Brook | Cornish | 8.1 mi |
| Leavitt Brook | Limerick | 10.5 mi |
| Horse Pond Brook | Limington | 13.2 mi |
Features on the USGS Kezar Falls Quadrangle
The Kezar Falls 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 32 catalogued natural features alongside Great Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mill Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Churchill Hill | Summits | York County, ME | 1 mi |
| Kezar Hill | Summits | York County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Allen Pond | Lakes | York County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| South River | Streams | York County, NH | 1.6 mi |
| Libby Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Ossipee River Reservoir | Reservoirs | York County, ME | 2 mi |
| Spectacle Ponds | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 2.3 mi |
| Plain Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 2.3 mi |
| Ossipee River Reservoir | Reservoirs | York County, ME | 2.5 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing S out of Bethel for 43.0 miles (south) and you reach Great Brook; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 74 minutes.
Best time to visit
Best observed in late spring and early summer when flow is strong and banks are visible. At this latitude (43.791°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 43.0 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Great Brook track the nearby Mill Brook stream (0.6 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Great Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mill Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Churchill Hill | Summits | York County, ME | 1 mi |
| Kezar Hill | Summits | York County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Allen Pond | Lakes | York County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| South River | Streams | York County, NH | 1.6 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Great Brook located?
Great Brook is in York County, Maine, approximately 43.0 miles south of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Kezar Falls topographic quadrangle.
How far is Great Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 74 minutes, 43.0 miles south (bearing S) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Great Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Great Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 567125 on the Kezar Falls quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Great 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.