Greenwood Brook — Streams 49.0 Miles NE of Chapman Inn
Somerset County, Maine · USGS New Vineyard Quadrangle · GNIS 567306
49.0 miles northeast of Chapman Inn, on the USGS New Vineyard topographic quadrangle, Greenwood Brook is a stream recorded in Somerset County, Maine by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS New Vineyard 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Greenwood Brook in Somerset County, Maine (FIPS 23/025), classified as a stream in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 567306). Catalogued in GNIS since 09/30/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Greenwood Brook sits at 44.84978° N, 70.01228° W (DMS 44°50′59″ N, 70°00′44″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.83639° N, 70.06250° W (DMS 44°50′11″ N, 70°03′45″ W) — useful for anglers and paddlers tracing the upstream end.
Other streams in Somerset County, Maine
Somerset County, ME contains 19 streams catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Greenwood Brook itself. The ones closest to Greenwood Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Greenwood Stream | New Vineyard | 0.1 mi |
| Dyer Brook | New Portland | 4.6 mi |
| Lemon Stream | New Portland | 4.8 mi |
| Luce Brook | New Vineyard | 5.4 mi |
| Falls Brook | Madison West | 6.1 mi |
| Meadow Brook | Madison West | 6.7 mi |
| Hilton Brook | Madison West | 7.5 mi |
| Bloodsucker Brook | New Portland | 7.6 mi |
| Lemon Stream | Mercer | 10.6 mi |
| Josiah Brook | Mercer | 10.7 mi |
Features on the USGS New Vineyard Quadrangle
The New Vineyard 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 20 catalogued natural features alongside Greenwood Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greenwood Stream | Streams | Somerset County, ME | 0.1 mi |
| Hall Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 0.1 mi |
| Gamape Hill | Summits | Somerset County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Ick Norton Mountain | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 3.5 mi |
| Strickland Hill | Summits | Somerset County, ME | 4 mi |
| Little Mountain | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 4.1 mi |
| Barker Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 4.8 mi |
| Caswell Mountain | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 5 mi |
| Luce Brook | Streams | Somerset County, ME | 5.4 mi |
| Bauds Pond | Reservoirs | Franklin County, ME | 5.4 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 49.0 miles northeast (bearing NE) of Greenwood Brook. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 84 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. Being this far north (lat 44.850°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 49.0 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Greenwood Brook track the nearby Greenwood Stream (essentially adjacent) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Greenwood Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greenwood Stream | Streams | Somerset County, ME | 0.1 mi |
| Hall Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 0.1 mi |
| Gamape Hill | Summits | Somerset County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Holland Waite Hill | Summits | Somerset County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Barton Hill | Summits | Somerset County, ME | 2.2 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Greenwood Brook located?
Greenwood Brook is in Somerset County, Maine, approximately 49.0 miles northeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS New Vineyard topographic quadrangle.
How far is Greenwood Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 84 minutes, 49.0 miles northeast (bearing NE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Greenwood Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Greenwood Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 567306 on the New Vineyard quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Greenwood Brook?
Best observed in late spring and early summer when flow is strong and banks are visible.
How many other streams are in Somerset County, Maine?
GNIS lists 18 other streams in Somerset County, Maine.