Meadow Brook — Streams 44.8 Miles E of Chapman Inn
Kennebec County, Maine · USGS Readfield Quadrangle · GNIS 571048
Catalogued on the USGS Readfield quadrangle in Kennebec County, Maine, Meadow Brook — a stream — lies 44.8 miles east of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 571048, Meadow Brook is recorded as a stream on the USGS Readfield quadrangle in Kennebec County, Maine (FIPS 23/011). Catalogued in GNIS since 09/30/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Meadow Brook sits at 44.43534° N, 69.88283° W (DMS 44°26′07″ N, 69°52′58″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.46778° N, 69.87833° W (DMS 44°28′04″ N, 69°52′42″ 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 Meadow Brook itself. The ones closest to Meadow Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bog Stream | Readfield | 1 mi |
| Hoyt Brook | Belgrade | 1.8 mi |
| Sanford Brook | Belgrade | 1.9 mi |
| Ingham Stream | Readfield | 2.7 mi |
| Bog Brook | Belgrade | 2.9 mi |
| Moose Pond Stream | Readfield | 3.4 mi |
| Belgrade Stream | Belgrade | 3.4 mi |
| Intervale Brook | Readfield | 4.7 mi |
| Tingley Brook | Readfield | 4.7 mi |
| Stony Brook | Belgrade Lakes | 5.5 mi |
Features on the USGS Readfield Quadrangle
The Readfield 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 17 catalogued natural features alongside Meadow Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bog Stream | Streams | Kennebec County, ME | 1 mi |
| Weston Meadow | Swamps | Kennebec County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Inghan Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 2.6 mi |
| Ingham Stream | Streams | Kennebec County, ME | 2.7 mi |
| Moose Pond Stream | Streams | Kennebec County, ME | 3.4 mi |
| Hornbeam Mountain | Summits | Kennebec County, ME | 4.4 mi |
| Intervale Brook | Streams | Kennebec County, ME | 4.7 mi |
| Tingley Brook | Streams | Kennebec County, ME | 4.7 mi |
| Green Island | Islands | Kennebec County, ME | 4.7 mi |
| Moose Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 4.9 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 77-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Meadow Brook — 44.8 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 (44.435°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 44.8 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Meadow Brook track the nearby Bog Stream (1.0 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Meadow Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bog Stream | Streams | Kennebec County, ME | 1 mi |
| Weston Meadow | Swamps | Kennebec County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Hoyt Brook | Streams | Kennebec County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Sanford Brook | Streams | Kennebec County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Inghan Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 2.6 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Meadow Brook located?
Meadow Brook is in Kennebec County, Maine, approximately 44.8 miles east of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Readfield topographic quadrangle.
How far is Meadow Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 77 minutes, 44.8 miles east (bearing E) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Meadow Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Meadow Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 571048 on the Readfield quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Meadow Brook?
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.