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Hoyt Brook — Streams 40.8 Miles ESE of Chapman Inn
Kennebec County, Maine · USGS Winthrop Quadrangle · GNIS 568408
Catalogued on the USGS Winthrop quadrangle in Kennebec County, Maine, Hoyt Brook — a stream — lies 40.8 miles east-southeast of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “river in Kennebec County, Maine, United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 568408, Hoyt Brook is recorded as a stream on the USGS Winthrop quadrangle in Kennebec County, Maine (FIPS 23/011). Catalogued in GNIS since 09/30/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Hoyt Brook sits at 44.28118° N, 69.98088° W (DMS 44°16′52″ N, 69°58′51″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.32361° N, 69.98694° W (DMS 44°19′25″ N, 69°59′13″ 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 Hoyt Brook itself. The ones closest to Hoyt Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Wilson Stream | Winthrop | 1.8 mi |
| Mud Mills Stream | Wayne | 1.9 mi |
| Tannery Brook | Wayne | 2.2 mi |
| Jug Stream | Purgatory | 3.4 mi |
| Kezar Brook | Winthrop | 3.5 mi |
| Jones Brook | Wayne | 4.5 mi |
| Bog Brook | Wayne | 4.5 mi |
| Bog Brook | Winthrop | 4.6 mi |
| Gardner Brook | Wayne | 4.7 mi |
| Jock Stream | Purgatory | 5 mi |
Features on the USGS Winthrop Quadrangle
The Winthrop 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 35 catalogued natural features alongside Hoyt Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annabessacook Lake | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Big Island | Islands | Kennebec County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Lower Narrows Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Wilson Stream | Streams | Kennebec County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| West Point | Capes | Kennebec County, ME | 2.4 mi |
| Upper Narrows Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 2.6 mi |
| Crams Point | Capes | Kennebec County, ME | 3 mi |
| Horseshoe Island | Islands | Kennebec County, ME | 3.1 mi |
| Richards Island | Islands | Kennebec County, ME | 3.2 mi |
| Black Island | Islands | Kennebec County, ME | 3.3 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 70-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Hoyt Brook — 40.8 miles east-southeast as the crow flies, on compass bearing ESE.
Best time to visit
Best observed in late spring and early summer when flow is strong and banks are visible. At this latitude (44.281°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 40.8 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Hoyt Brook track the nearby Annabessacook Lake (0.9 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Hoyt Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annabessacook Lake | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Big Island | Islands | Kennebec County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Lower Narrows Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Wilson Stream | Streams | Kennebec County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Mud Mills Stream | Streams | Kennebec County, ME | 1.9 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Hoyt Brook located?
Hoyt Brook is in Kennebec County, Maine, approximately 40.8 miles east-southeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Winthrop topographic quadrangle.
How far is Hoyt Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 70 minutes, 40.8 miles east-southeast (bearing ESE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Hoyt Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Hoyt Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 568408 on the Winthrop quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Hoyt 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: Q34787244.