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Keith Brook — Streams 30.0 Miles E of Chapman Inn
Androscoggin County, Maine · USGS Turner Center Quadrangle · GNIS 569065
Catalogued on the USGS Turner Center quadrangle in Androscoggin County, Maine, Keith Brook — a stream — lies 30.0 miles east of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “stream in Androscoggin County, Maine, United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 569065, Keith Brook is recorded as a stream on the USGS Turner Center quadrangle in Androscoggin County, Maine (FIPS 23/001). Catalogued in GNIS since 09/30/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Keith Brook sits at 44.36951° N, 70.18395° W (DMS 44°22′10″ N, 70°11′02″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.41201° N, 70.20145° W (DMS 44°24′43″ N, 70°12′05″ W) — useful for anglers and paddlers tracing the upstream end.
Other streams in Androscoggin County, Maine
Androscoggin County, ME contains 62 streams catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Keith Brook itself. The ones closest to Keith Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Dead River | Turner Center | 0.9 mi |
| Scott Brook | Livermore Falls | 1.7 mi |
| Beals Brook | Livermore Falls | 2.4 mi |
| Hunton Brook | Livermore Falls | 2.5 mi |
| Ford Brook | Livermore Falls | 3 mi |
| Fish Meadow Brook | Livermore Falls | 3.7 mi |
| Leavitt Brook | Canton | 3.9 mi |
| Billington Brook | Livermore Falls | 4.3 mi |
| Meadow Brook | Livermore Falls | 4.3 mi |
| House Brook | Turner Center | 5.2 mi |
Features on the USGS Turner Center Quadrangle
The Turner Center 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 21 catalogued natural features alongside Keith Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dead River | Streams | Androscoggin County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Lovewell Island | Islands | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Turtle Island | Islands | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Dead River Reservoir | Reservoirs | Androscoggin County, ME | 2 mi |
| Butter Hill | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 2.7 mi |
| Torry Hill | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 2.8 mi |
| Ram Island | Islands | Androscoggin County, ME | 3.3 mi |
| Little Ram Island | Islands | Androscoggin County, ME | 3.4 mi |
| Sand Hill | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 3.5 mi |
| Fairview Hill | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 3.9 mi |
Historical record
The U.S. Board on Geographic Names recorded a Official (Board Decision) on January 1, 1912 for this name.
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 51-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Keith Brook — 30.0 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 (44.370°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 30.0 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Keith Brook track the nearby Dead River stream (0.9 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Keith Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dead River | Streams | Androscoggin County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Lovewell Island | Islands | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Turtle Island | Islands | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Scott Brook | Streams | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Dead River Reservoir | Reservoirs | Androscoggin County, ME | 2 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Keith Brook located?
Keith Brook is in Androscoggin County, Maine, approximately 30.0 miles east of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Turner Center topographic quadrangle.
How far is Keith Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 51 minutes, 30.0 miles east (bearing E) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Keith Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Keith Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 569065 on the Turner Center quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Keith Brook?
Best observed in late spring and early summer when flow is strong and banks are visible.
How many other streams are in Androscoggin County, Maine?
GNIS lists 61 other streams in Androscoggin County, Maine.
Wikidata: Q35392648.