Grover Brook — Streams 48.3 Miles ESE of Chapman Inn
Kennebec County, Maine · USGS Gardiner Quadrangle · GNIS 567356
Within Kennebec County, Maine, on the USGS Gardiner quadrangle, the stream known as Grover Brook sits 48.3 miles east-southeast of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “river in Kennebec County, Maine, United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Kennebec County, Maine, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Grover Brook as a stream on the Gardiner topographic quadrangle (FIPS 23/011), under Feature ID 567356. Catalogued in GNIS since 09/30/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Grover Brook sits at 44.21035° N, 69.85171° W (DMS 44°12′37″ N, 69°51′06″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.24424° N, 69.87616° W (DMS 44°14′39″ N, 69°52′34″ 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 Grover Brook itself. The ones closest to Grover Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Cold Stream | Gardiner | 2.1 mi |
| Dennis Brook | Purgatory | 3.3 mi |
| Bog Brook | Winthrop | 4.3 mi |
| Potters Brook | Purgatory | 4.8 mi |
| Ashford Brook | Purgatory | 5.7 mi |
| Jock Stream | Purgatory | 6.1 mi |
| Jug Stream | Purgatory | 6.2 mi |
| Kezar Brook | Winthrop | 6.9 mi |
| Dilnow Brook | Monmouth | 7.4 mi |
| Wilson Stream | Winthrop | 7.7 mi |
Features on the USGS Gardiner Quadrangle
The Gardiner 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 4 catalogued natural features alongside Grover Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cold Stream | Streams | Kennebec County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| Pleasant Pond | Lakes | Sagadahoc County, ME | 3.2 mi |
| Ring Hill | Summits | Sagadahoc County, ME | 3.7 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing ESE out of Bethel for 48.3 miles (east-southeast) and you reach Grover Brook; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 83 minutes.
Best time to visit
Best observed in late spring and early summer when flow is strong and banks are visible. At this latitude (44.210°), 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 Grover Brook track the nearby Horseshoe Pond lake (2.1 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Grover Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Horseshoe Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| Cold Stream | Streams | Kennebec County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| Pleasant Pond | Lakes | Sagadahoc County, ME | 3.2 mi |
| Cobbosseecontee Stream Reservoir | Reservoirs | Kennebec County, ME | 3.3 mi |
| Dennis Brook | Streams | Kennebec County, ME | 3.3 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Grover Brook located?
Grover Brook 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 Grover Brook 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 Grover Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Grover Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 567356 on the Gardiner quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Grover 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.
Wikidata: Q34770344.