Ingham Stream — Streams 43.6 Miles E of Chapman Inn
Kennebec County, Maine · USGS Readfield Quadrangle · GNIS 568630
Catalogued on the USGS Readfield quadrangle in Kennebec County, Maine, Ingham Stream — a stream — lies 43.6 miles east of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 568630, Ingham Stream is recorded as a stream on the USGS Readfield quadrangle in Kennebec County, Maine (FIPS 23/011). Catalogued in GNIS since 09/30/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Ingham Stream sits at 44.47007° N, 69.90950° W (DMS 44°28′12″ N, 69°54′34″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.45000° N, 69.94583° W (DMS 44°27′00″ N, 69°56′45″ 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 Ingham Stream itself. The ones closest to Ingham Stream:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Moose Pond Stream | Readfield | 2.4 mi |
| Meadow Brook | Readfield | 2.7 mi |
| Bog Stream | Readfield | 2.7 mi |
| Stony Brook | Belgrade Lakes | 2.8 mi |
| Bog Brook | Belgrade | 3 mi |
| Intervale Brook | Readfield | 3.8 mi |
| Hoyt Brook | Belgrade | 4.6 mi |
| Sanford Brook | Belgrade | 4.7 mi |
| Belgrade Stream | Belgrade | 4.8 mi |
| Hopkins Stream | Fayette | 4.9 mi |
Features on the USGS Readfield Quadrangle
The Readfield 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 17 catalogued natural features alongside Ingham Stream. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inghan Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Weston Meadow | Swamps | Kennebec County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Green Island | Islands | Kennebec County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| Hornbeam Mountain | Summits | Kennebec County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| Moose Pond Stream | Streams | Kennebec County, ME | 2.4 mi |
| Meadow Brook | Streams | Kennebec County, ME | 2.7 mi |
| Bog Stream | Streams | Kennebec County, ME | 2.7 mi |
| Moose Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 2.8 mi |
| Bowen Hill | Summits | Kennebec County, ME | 3.5 mi |
| Intervale Brook | Streams | Kennebec County, ME | 3.8 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 75-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Ingham Stream — 43.6 miles east as the crow flies, on compass bearing E.
Best time to visit
Best observed in late spring and early summer when flow is strong and banks are visible. At this latitude (44.470°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 43.6 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Ingham Stream track the nearby Inghan Pond lake (1.5 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Ingham Stream
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inghan Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Weston Meadow | Swamps | Kennebec County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Lord Hill | Summits | Kennebec County, ME | 2 mi |
| Green Island | Islands | Kennebec County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| Hornbeam Mountain | Summits | Kennebec County, ME | 2.1 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Ingham Stream located?
Ingham Stream is in Kennebec County, Maine, approximately 43.6 miles east of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Readfield topographic quadrangle.
How far is Ingham Stream from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 75 minutes, 43.6 miles east (bearing E) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Ingham Stream?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Ingham Stream as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 568630 on the Readfield quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Ingham Stream?
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.