Horse Pond Brook — Streams 45.9 Miles S of Chapman Inn
York County, Maine · USGS Limington Quadrangle · GNIS 1912574
Within York County, Maine, on the USGS Limington quadrangle, the stream known as Horse Pond Brook sits 45.9 miles south of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within York County, Maine, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Horse Pond Brook as a stream on the Limington topographic quadrangle (FIPS 23/031), under Feature ID 1912574. Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 06/12/2013.
Coordinates & physical setting
Horse Pond Brook sits at 43.74591° N, 70.66895° W (DMS 43°44′45″ N, 70°40′08″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 43.79313° N, 70.70089° W (DMS 43°47′35″ N, 70°42′03″ 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 Horse Pond Brook itself. The ones closest to Horse Pond Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hamlin Brook | Limington | 0.7 mi |
| Little Ossipee River | Limington | 1.3 mi |
| Black Brook | Limington | 2 mi |
| Merrifield Brook | Cornish | 5.5 mi |
| Pease Brook | Cornish | 5.6 mi |
| Pugsley Brook | Cornish | 5.6 mi |
| Leavitt Brook | Limerick | 6.1 mi |
| Little River | Cornish | 7.8 mi |
| Fenderson Brook | Limerick | 9.7 mi |
| Wadsworth Brook | Cornish | 9.7 mi |
Features on the USGS Limington Quadrangle
The Limington 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 7 catalogued natural features alongside Horse Pond Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hamlin Brook | Streams | York County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Little Ossipee River | Streams | York County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Black Brook | Streams | York County, ME | 2 mi |
| Swetts Meadow | Swamps | York County, ME | 2 mi |
| Maloy Mountain | Summits | York County, ME | 3.7 mi |
| Foss Ponds | Lakes | York County, ME | 4.4 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing S out of Bethel for 45.9 miles (south) and you reach Horse Pond Brook; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 79 minutes.
Best time to visit
Best observed in late spring and early summer when flow is strong and banks are visible. At this latitude (43.746°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 45.9 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Horse Pond Brook track the nearby Wards Pond lake (0.5 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Horse Pond Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wards Pond | Lakes | York County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Webster Millpond | Reservoirs | York County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Hamlin Brook | Streams | York County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Little Ossipee River | Streams | York County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Pickpole Swamp | Swamps | York County, ME | 1.9 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Horse Pond Brook located?
Horse Pond Brook is in York County, Maine, approximately 45.9 miles south of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Limington topographic quadrangle.
How far is Horse Pond Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 79 minutes, 45.9 miles south (bearing S) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Horse Pond Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Horse Pond Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 1912574 on the Limington quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Horse Pond 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.