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Merrifield Brook — Streams 43.0 Miles S of Chapman Inn
York County, Maine · USGS Cornish Quadrangle · GNIS 571146
43.0 miles south of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Cornish topographic quadrangle, Merrifield Brook is a stream recorded in York County, Maine by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Cornish 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Merrifield Brook in York County, Maine (FIPS 23/031), classified as a stream in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 571146). Catalogued in GNIS since 09/30/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Merrifield Brook sits at 43.78285° N, 70.76617° W (DMS 43°46′58″ N, 70°45′58″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 43.75056° N, 70.76972° W (DMS 43°45′02″ N, 70°46′11″ W) — useful for anglers and paddlers tracing the upstream end.
Other streams in York County, Maine
York County, ME contains 14 streams catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Merrifield Brook itself. The ones closest to Merrifield Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Pugsley Brook | Cornish | 0.2 mi |
| Pease Brook | Cornish | 0.6 mi |
| Little River | Cornish | 2.3 mi |
| Wadsworth Brook | Cornish | 4.2 mi |
| Wedgwood Brook | Cornish | 4.6 mi |
| Horse Pond Brook | Limington | 5.5 mi |
| Hamlin Brook | Limington | 5.7 mi |
| Black Brook | Limington | 6.1 mi |
| Leavitt Brook | Limerick | 6.3 mi |
| Little Ossipee River | Limington | 6.5 mi |
Features on the USGS Cornish Quadrangle
The Cornish 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 31 catalogued natural features alongside Merrifield Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pugsley Brook | Streams | York County, ME | 0.2 mi |
| Pease Brook | Streams | York County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Smalls Hill | Summits | York County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Harding Hill | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 2 mi |
| Clark Mountain | Summits | York County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| Pike Hill | Summits | York County, ME | 2.3 mi |
| Ossipee River | Streams | York County, NH | 2.3 mi |
| Hosac Mountain | Summits | York County, ME | 2.3 mi |
| Little River | Streams | York County, ME | 2.3 mi |
| Pease Mountain | Summits | York County, ME | 2.4 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 43.0 miles south (bearing S) of Merrifield Brook. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 74 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. At this latitude (43.783°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 43.0 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Merrifield Brook track the nearby Pugsley Brook stream (0.2 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Merrifield Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pugsley Brook | Streams | York County, ME | 0.2 mi |
| Pease Brook | Streams | York County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Smalls Hill | Summits | York County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Harding Hill | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 2 mi |
| Clark Mountain | Summits | York County, ME | 2.1 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Merrifield Brook located?
Merrifield Brook is in York County, Maine, approximately 43.0 miles south of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Cornish topographic quadrangle.
How far is Merrifield Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 74 minutes, 43.0 miles south (bearing S) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Merrifield Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Merrifield Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 571146 on the Cornish quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Merrifield Brook?
Best observed in late spring and early summer when flow is strong and banks are visible.
How many other streams are in York County, Maine?
GNIS lists 13 other streams in York County, Maine.