Josies Brook — Streams 49.4 Miles S of Chapman Inn
Cumberland County, Maine · USGS Standish Quadrangle · GNIS 569007
49.4 miles south of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Standish topographic quadrangle, Josies Brook is a stream recorded in Cumberland County, Maine by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Wikidata short description: “river in the United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Standish 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Josies Brook in Cumberland County, Maine (FIPS 23/005), classified as a stream in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 569007). Catalogued in GNIS since 09/30/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Josies Brook sits at 43.69980° N, 70.61978° W (DMS 43°41′59″ N, 70°37′11″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 43.76452° N, 70.56811° W (DMS 43°45′52″ N, 70°34′05″ W) — useful for anglers and paddlers tracing the upstream end.
Other streams in Cumberland County, Maine
Cumberland County, ME contains 110 streams catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Josies Brook itself. The ones closest to Josies Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Strout Brook | Steep Falls | 5.7 mi |
| Sticky River | Sebago Lake | 6.1 mi |
| Tucker Brook | Steep Falls | 6.6 mi |
| Quaker Brook | Steep Falls | 7 mi |
| Samborn Brook | Gorham | 7.2 mi |
| Skunk Knoll Brook | Gorham | 7.3 mi |
| Westcott Brook | Gorham | 7.5 mi |
| Cold Spring Brook | Gorham | 7.8 mi |
| Pigeon Brook | Steep Falls | 8.3 mi |
| Heath Brook | Steep Falls | 9.4 mi |
Features on the USGS Standish Quadrangle
The Standish 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 8 catalogued natural features alongside Josies Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Watchic Pond | Reservoirs | Cumberland County, ME | 2.8 mi |
| Big Island | Islands | Cumberland County, ME | 3 mi |
| Middle Island | Islands | Cumberland County, ME | 3 mi |
| Treasure Island | Islands | Cumberland County, ME | 3.1 mi |
| Blueberry Island | Islands | Cumberland County, ME | 3.2 mi |
| Breakheart Hill | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 3.4 mi |
| Oak Hill | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 3.9 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 49.4 miles south (bearing S) of Josies Brook. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 85 minutes — comfortably inside a half-day outing window after breakfast.
Best time to visit
Best observed in late spring and early summer when flow is strong and banks are visible. At this latitude (43.700°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 49.4 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Josies Brook track the nearby Watchic Pond reservoir (2.8 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Josies Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Watchic Pond | Reservoirs | Cumberland County, ME | 2.8 mi |
| Little Ossipee River | Streams | York County, ME | 2.8 mi |
| Big Island | Islands | Cumberland County, ME | 3 mi |
| Middle Island | Islands | Cumberland County, ME | 3 mi |
| Treasure Island | Islands | Cumberland County, ME | 3.1 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Josies Brook located?
Josies Brook is in Cumberland County, Maine, approximately 49.4 miles south of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Standish topographic quadrangle.
How far is Josies Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 85 minutes, 49.4 miles south (bearing S) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Josies Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Josies Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 569007 on the Standish quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Josies Brook?
Best observed in late spring and early summer when flow is strong and banks are visible.
How many other streams are in Cumberland County, Maine?
GNIS lists 109 other streams in Cumberland County, Maine.
Wikidata: Q34799546.