Magotty Meadow Brook — Streams 48.6 Miles ESE of Chapman Inn
Sagadahoc County, Maine · USGS Bowdoinham Quadrangle · GNIS 570652
Catalogued on the USGS Bowdoinham quadrangle in Sagadahoc County, Maine, Magotty Meadow Brook — a stream — lies 48.6 miles east-southeast of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 570652, Magotty Meadow Brook is recorded as a stream on the USGS Bowdoinham quadrangle in Sagadahoc County, Maine (FIPS 23/023). Catalogued in GNIS since 09/30/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Magotty Meadow Brook sits at 44.10896° N, 69.89783° W (DMS 44°06′32″ N, 69°53′52″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.13202° N, 69.93338° W (DMS 44°07′55″ N, 69°56′00″ 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 Magotty Meadow Brook itself. The ones closest to Magotty Meadow Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Dead River | Bowdoinham | 3 mi |
| East Cathance Stream | Bowdoinham | 7.9 mi |
| Purington Brook | Lisbon Falls North | 7.9 mi |
| West Cathance Stream | Bowdoinham | 7.9 mi |
| Little Gillespie Brook | Lisbon Falls North | 9 mi |
Features on the USGS Bowdoinham Quadrangle
The Bowdoinham 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 9 catalogued natural features alongside Magotty Meadow Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meacham Pond | Lakes | Sagadahoc County, ME | 2.4 mi |
| Dead River | Streams | Sagadahoc County, ME | 3 mi |
| Caesar Pond | Lakes | Sagadahoc County, ME | 5.3 mi |
| Hornbeam Hill | Summits | Sagadahoc County, ME | 5.5 mi |
| Stoddard Pond | Reservoirs | Sagadahoc County, ME | 6 mi |
| Wheeler Hill | Summits | Sagadahoc County, ME | 6.5 mi |
| East Cathance Stream | Streams | Sagadahoc County, ME | 7.9 mi |
| West Cathance Stream | Streams | Sagadahoc County, ME | 7.9 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 83-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Magotty Meadow Brook — 48.6 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 (44.109°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 48.6 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Magotty Meadow Brook track the nearby Upper Pleasant Pond lake (1.7 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Magotty Meadow Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Upper Pleasant Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Meacham Pond | Lakes | Sagadahoc County, ME | 2.4 mi |
| Potters Brook | Streams | Kennebec County, ME | 2.5 mi |
| Ashford Brook | Streams | Kennebec County, ME | 3 mi |
| Dead River | Streams | Sagadahoc County, ME | 3 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Magotty Meadow Brook located?
Magotty Meadow Brook is in Sagadahoc County, Maine, approximately 48.6 miles east-southeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Bowdoinham topographic quadrangle.
How far is Magotty Meadow Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 83 minutes, 48.6 miles east-southeast (bearing ESE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Magotty Meadow Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Magotty Meadow Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 570652 on the Bowdoinham quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Magotty Meadow 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: Q35447838.