Luce Brook — Streams 46.0 Miles NE of Chapman Inn
Somerset County, Maine · USGS New Vineyard Quadrangle · GNIS 570567
46.0 miles northeast of Chapman Inn, on the USGS New Vineyard topographic quadrangle, Luce Brook is a stream recorded in Somerset County, Maine by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Wikidata short description: “stream in Somerset County, Maine, United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS New Vineyard 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Luce Brook in Somerset County, Maine (FIPS 23/025), classified as a stream in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 570567). Catalogued in GNIS since 09/30/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Luce Brook sits at 44.87006° N, 70.11895° W (DMS 44°52′12″ N, 70°07′08″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.91033° N, 70.18479° W (DMS 44°54′37″ N, 70°11′05″ W) — useful for anglers and paddlers tracing the upstream end.
Other streams in Somerset County, Maine
Somerset County, ME contains 19 streams catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Luce Brook itself. The ones closest to Luce Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Lemon Stream | New Portland | 1.9 mi |
| Dyer Brook | New Portland | 2.7 mi |
| Bloodsucker Brook | New Portland | 3.8 mi |
| Greenwood Stream | New Vineyard | 5.4 mi |
| Greenwood Brook | New Vineyard | 5.4 mi |
| Falls Brook | Madison West | 9.6 mi |
| Meadow Brook | Madison West | 10.3 mi |
| Hilton Brook | Madison West | 12.3 mi |
| Josiah Brook | Mercer | 14.2 mi |
| Lemon Stream | Mercer | 14.6 mi |
Features on the USGS New Vineyard Quadrangle
The New Vineyard 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 20 catalogued natural features alongside Luce Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barker Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Strickland Hill | Summits | Somerset County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Bauds Pond | Reservoirs | Franklin County, ME | 3.4 mi |
| Little Mountain | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 4.4 mi |
| Ick Norton Mountain | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 4.4 mi |
| Mill Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 4.8 mi |
| Caswell Mountain | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 4.8 mi |
| Griffin Mountain | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 5.2 mi |
| New Vineyard Mountains | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 5.2 mi |
| Greenwood Stream | Streams | Somerset County, ME | 5.4 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 46.0 miles northeast (bearing NE) of Luce Brook. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 79 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. Being this far north (lat 44.870°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 46.0 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Luce Brook track the nearby Gammon Pond lake (0.8 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Luce Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gammon Pond | Lakes | Somerset County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Lemon Stream | Reservoirs | Somerset County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Barker Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Strickland Hill | Summits | Somerset County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Lemon Stream | Streams | Somerset County, ME | 1.9 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Luce Brook located?
Luce Brook is in Somerset County, Maine, approximately 46.0 miles northeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS New Vineyard topographic quadrangle.
How far is Luce Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 79 minutes, 46.0 miles northeast (bearing NE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Luce Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Luce Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 570567 on the New Vineyard quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Luce Brook?
Best observed in late spring and early summer when flow is strong and banks are visible.
How many other streams are in Somerset County, Maine?
GNIS lists 18 other streams in Somerset County, Maine.
Wikidata: Q35389539.