Jock Stream — Streams 42.5 Miles ESE of Chapman Inn
Kennebec County, Maine · USGS Purgatory Quadrangle · GNIS 568862
Within Kennebec County, Maine, on the USGS Purgatory quadrangle, the stream known as Jock Stream sits 42.5 miles east-southeast of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Kennebec County, Maine, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Jock Stream as a stream on the Purgatory topographic quadrangle (FIPS 23/011), under Feature ID 568862. Catalogued in GNIS since 09/30/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Jock Stream sits at 44.20924° N, 69.97422° W (DMS 44°12′33″ N, 69°58′27″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.14174° N, 70.06366° W (DMS 44°08′30″ N, 70°03′49″ 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 Jock Stream itself. The ones closest to Jock Stream:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Dilnow Brook | Monmouth | 1.4 mi |
| Jug Stream | Purgatory | 1.6 mi |
| Dennis Brook | Purgatory | 2.8 mi |
| Wilson Stream | Winthrop | 3.4 mi |
| Mud Mills Stream | Wayne | 3.7 mi |
| Tannery Brook | Wayne | 4.6 mi |
| Ashford Brook | Purgatory | 4.9 mi |
| Hoyt Brook | Winthrop | 5 mi |
| Bog Brook | Winthrop | 5.7 mi |
| Cold Stream | Gardiner | 5.8 mi |
Features on the USGS Purgatory Quadrangle
The Purgatory 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 45 catalogued natural features alongside Jock Stream. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dismal Swamp | Swamps | Kennebec County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Woodbury Hills | Summits | Kennebec County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Mud Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Maple Ridge Island | Islands | Kennebec County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Blue Bell Island | Islands | Kennebec County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Woodbury Pond | Reservoirs | Kennebec County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Little Purgatory Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Green Island | Islands | Kennebec County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Scott Island | Islands | Kennebec County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Jug Stream | Streams | Kennebec County, ME | 1.6 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing ESE out of Bethel for 42.5 miles (east-southeast) and you reach Jock Stream; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 73 minutes.
Best time to visit
Best observed in late spring and early summer when flow is strong and banks are visible. At this latitude (44.209°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 42.5 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Jock Stream track the nearby Dismal Swamp (0.5 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Jock Stream
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dismal Swamp | Swamps | Kennebec County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Woodbury Hills | Summits | Kennebec County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Mud Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Maple Ridge Island | Islands | Kennebec County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Blue Bell Island | Islands | Kennebec County, ME | 1.2 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Jock Stream located?
Jock Stream is in Kennebec County, Maine, approximately 42.5 miles east-southeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Purgatory topographic quadrangle.
How far is Jock Stream from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 73 minutes, 42.5 miles east-southeast (bearing ESE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Jock Stream?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Jock Stream as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 568862 on the Purgatory quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Jock 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.