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Mud Mills Stream — Streams 40.1 Miles ESE of Chapman Inn
Kennebec County, Maine · USGS Wayne Quadrangle · GNIS 571880
Within Kennebec County, Maine, on the USGS Wayne quadrangle, the stream known as Mud Mills Stream sits 40.1 miles east-southeast of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Kennebec County, Maine, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Mud Mills Stream as a stream on the Wayne topographic quadrangle (FIPS 23/011), under Feature ID 571880. Catalogued in GNIS since 09/30/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Mud Mills Stream sits at 44.25896° N, 70.00366° W (DMS 44°15′32″ N, 70°00′13″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.19952° N, 70.03477° W (DMS 44°11′58″ N, 70°02′05″ 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 Mud Mills Stream itself. The ones closest to Mud Mills Stream:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Wilson Stream | Winthrop | 0.5 mi |
| Tannery Brook | Wayne | 1 mi |
| Hoyt Brook | Winthrop | 1.9 mi |
| Jug Stream | Purgatory | 2.4 mi |
| Jock Stream | Purgatory | 3.7 mi |
| Dilnow Brook | Monmouth | 4.1 mi |
| Bog Brook | Wayne | 4.1 mi |
| Kezar Brook | Winthrop | 5.2 mi |
| Dennis Brook | Purgatory | 5.5 mi |
| Bog Brook | Winthrop | 5.6 mi |
Features on the USGS Wayne Quadrangle
The Wayne 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 23 catalogued natural features alongside Mud Mills Stream. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tannery Brook | Streams | Kennebec County, ME | 1 mi |
| Wilson Stream Reservoir | Reservoirs | Kennebec County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Wilson Pond | Reservoirs | Kennebec County, ME | 2.2 mi |
| Apple Valley Lake | Reservoirs | Kennebec County, ME | 2.5 mi |
| Ward Hill | Summits | Kennebec County, ME | 2.7 mi |
| Joes Island | Islands | Kennebec County, ME | 3.4 mi |
| Bog Brook | Streams | Kennebec County, ME | 4.1 mi |
| Dexter Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 4.4 mi |
| Bishop Hill | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 4.6 mi |
| Blodgett Island | Islands | Kennebec County, ME | 4.8 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing ESE out of Bethel for 40.1 miles (east-southeast) and you reach Mud Mills Stream; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 69 minutes.
Best time to visit
Best observed in late spring and early summer when flow is strong and banks are visible. At this latitude (44.259°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 40.1 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Mud Mills Stream track the nearby Wilson Stream (0.5 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Mud Mills Stream
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wilson Stream | Streams | Kennebec County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Tannery Brook | Streams | Kennebec County, ME | 1 mi |
| Big Island | Islands | Kennebec County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Annabessacook Lake | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Prescott Hill | Summits | Kennebec County, ME | 1.6 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Mud Mills Stream located?
Mud Mills Stream is in Kennebec County, Maine, approximately 40.1 miles east-southeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Wayne topographic quadrangle.
How far is Mud Mills Stream from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 69 minutes, 40.1 miles east-southeast (bearing ESE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Mud Mills Stream?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Mud Mills Stream as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 571880 on the Wayne quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Mud Mills Stream?
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.