Jug Stream — Streams 42.0 Miles ESE of Chapman Inn
Kennebec County, Maine · USGS Purgatory Quadrangle · GNIS 569017
Catalogued on the USGS Purgatory quadrangle in Kennebec County, Maine, Jug Stream — a stream — lies 42.0 miles east-southeast of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “river in the United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 569017, Jug Stream is recorded as a stream on the USGS Purgatory quadrangle in Kennebec County, Maine (FIPS 23/011). Catalogued in GNIS since 09/30/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Jug Stream sits at 44.23174° N, 69.97394° W (DMS 44°13′54″ N, 69°58′26″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.24972° N, 69.97500° W (DMS 44°14′59″ N, 69°58′30″ 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 Jug Stream itself. The ones closest to Jug Stream:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Jock Stream | Purgatory | 1.6 mi |
| Wilson Stream | Winthrop | 2 mi |
| Mud Mills Stream | Wayne | 2.4 mi |
| Dilnow Brook | Monmouth | 2.5 mi |
| Dennis Brook | Purgatory | 3.2 mi |
| Tannery Brook | Wayne | 3.4 mi |
| Hoyt Brook | Winthrop | 3.4 mi |
| Bog Brook | Winthrop | 4.8 mi |
| Kezar Brook | Winthrop | 5.5 mi |
| Grover Brook | Gardiner | 6.2 mi |
Features on the USGS Purgatory Quadrangle
The Purgatory 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 45 catalogued natural features alongside Jug Stream. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scott Island | Islands | Kennebec County, ME | 0.2 mi |
| Merrill Island | Islands | Kennebec County, ME | 0.3 mi |
| Green Island | Islands | Kennebec County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Blue Bell Island | Islands | Kennebec County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Undine Bay | Bays | Kennebec County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Pine Island | Islands | Kennebec County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Sheep Island | Islands | Kennebec County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Maple Ridge Island | Islands | Kennebec County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Ballard Bay | Bays | Kennebec County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Lovers Island | Islands | Kennebec County, ME | 1 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 72-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Jug Stream — 42.0 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 (44.232°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 42.0 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Jug Stream track the nearby Scott Island (0.2 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Jug Stream
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scott Island | Islands | Kennebec County, ME | 0.2 mi |
| Merrill Island | Islands | Kennebec County, ME | 0.3 mi |
| Green Island | Islands | Kennebec County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Blue Bell Island | Islands | Kennebec County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Undine Bay | Bays | Kennebec County, ME | 0.5 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Jug Stream located?
Jug Stream is in Kennebec County, Maine, approximately 42.0 miles east-southeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Purgatory topographic quadrangle.
How far is Jug Stream from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 72 minutes, 42.0 miles east-southeast (bearing ESE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Jug Stream?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Jug Stream as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 569017 on the Purgatory quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Jug 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.
Wikidata: Q34800658.