Little Gillespie Brook — Streams 45.8 Miles SE of Chapman Inn
Sagadahoc County, Maine · USGS Lisbon Falls North Quadrangle · GNIS 569795
Within Sagadahoc County, Maine, on the USGS Lisbon Falls North quadrangle, the stream known as Little Gillespie Brook sits 45.8 miles southeast of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “stream in Sagadahoc County, Maine, United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Sagadahoc County, Maine, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Little Gillespie Brook as a stream on the Lisbon Falls North topographic quadrangle (FIPS 23/023), under Feature ID 569795. Catalogued in GNIS since 09/30/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Little Gillespie Brook sits at 44.02258° N, 70.03366° W (DMS 44°01′21″ N, 70°02′01″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.06841° N, 69.98505° W (DMS 44°04′06″ N, 69°59′06″ W) — useful for anglers and paddlers tracing the upstream end.
Other streams in Sagadahoc County, Maine
Sagadahoc County, ME contains 6 streams catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Little Gillespie Brook itself. The ones closest to Little Gillespie Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Purington Brook | Lisbon Falls North | 1.5 mi |
| West Cathance Stream | Bowdoinham | 3.5 mi |
| East Cathance Stream | Bowdoinham | 3.5 mi |
| Dead River | Bowdoinham | 6.6 mi |
| Magotty Meadow Brook | Bowdoinham | 9 mi |
Features on the USGS Lisbon Falls North Quadrangle
The Lisbon Falls North 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 23 catalogued natural features alongside Little Gillespie Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dearing Brook | Streams | Androscoggin County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Purington Brook | Streams | Sagadahoc County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Fisher Stream | Streams | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Lisbon Ridge | Ridges | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Kettlebottom | Basins | Sagadahoc County, ME | 2.3 mi |
| Sabattus River | Streams | Androscoggin County, ME | 2.8 mi |
| Sabattus River Reservoir | Reservoirs | Androscoggin County, ME | 2.9 mi |
| Barker Brook | Streams | Androscoggin County, ME | 3.2 mi |
| Sabattus River Reservoir | Reservoirs | Androscoggin County, ME | 3.5 mi |
| Sabattus River Reservoir | Reservoirs | Androscoggin County, ME | 3.6 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing SE out of Bethel for 45.8 miles (southeast) and you reach Little Gillespie Brook; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 78 minutes.
Best time to visit
Best observed in late spring and early summer when flow is strong and banks are visible. At this latitude (44.023°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 45.8 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Little Gillespie Brook track the nearby Dearing Brook stream (0.4 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Little Gillespie Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dearing Brook | Streams | Androscoggin County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Purington Brook | Streams | Sagadahoc County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Fisher Stream | Streams | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Lisbon Ridge | Ridges | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Little River | Streams | Androscoggin County, ME | 2.3 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Little Gillespie Brook located?
Little Gillespie Brook is in Sagadahoc County, Maine, approximately 45.8 miles southeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Lisbon Falls North topographic quadrangle.
How far is Little Gillespie Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 78 minutes, 45.8 miles southeast (bearing SE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Little Gillespie Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Little Gillespie Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 569795 on the Lisbon Falls North quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Little Gillespie Brook?
Best observed in late spring and early summer when flow is strong and banks are visible.
How many other streams are in Sagadahoc County, Maine?
GNIS lists 5 other streams in Sagadahoc County, Maine.
Wikidata: Q35300101.