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Pease Brook — Streams 42.5 Miles S of Chapman Inn
York County, Maine · USGS Cornish Quadrangle · GNIS 573116
Within York County, Maine, on the USGS Cornish quadrangle, the stream known as Pease Brook sits 42.5 miles south of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within York County, Maine, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Pease Brook as a stream on the Cornish topographic quadrangle (FIPS 23/031), under Feature ID 573116. Catalogued in GNIS since 09/30/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Pease Brook sits at 43.79035° N, 70.76173° W (DMS 43°47′25″ N, 70°45′42″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 43.76278° N, 70.79472° W (DMS 43°45′46″ N, 70°47′41″ 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 Pease Brook itself. The ones closest to Pease Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Merrifield Brook | Cornish | 0.6 mi |
| Pugsley Brook | Cornish | 0.8 mi |
| Little River | Cornish | 2.2 mi |
| Wadsworth Brook | Cornish | 4.3 mi |
| Wedgwood Brook | Cornish | 4.7 mi |
| Horse Pond Brook | Limington | 5.6 mi |
| Hamlin Brook | Limington | 5.9 mi |
| Black Brook | Limington | 6.4 mi |
| Little Ossipee River | Limington | 6.7 mi |
| Leavitt Brook | Limerick | 6.8 mi |
Features on the USGS Cornish Quadrangle
The Cornish 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 31 catalogued natural features alongside Pease Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Merrifield Brook | Streams | York County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Pugsley Brook | Streams | York County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Harding Hill | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Ossipee River | Streams | York County, NH | 1.9 mi |
| Smalls Hill | Summits | York County, ME | 2 mi |
| Little River | Streams | York County, ME | 2.2 mi |
| Dug Hill Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 2.5 mi |
| Pike Hill | Summits | York County, ME | 2.6 mi |
| Clark Mountain | Summits | York County, ME | 2.6 mi |
| Hosac Mountain | Summits | York County, ME | 2.9 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing S out of Bethel for 42.5 miles (south) and you reach Pease Brook; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 73 minutes.
Best time to visit
Best observed in late spring and early summer when flow is strong and banks are visible. At this latitude (43.790°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 42.5 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Pease Brook track the nearby Merrifield Brook stream (0.6 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Pease Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Merrifield Brook | Streams | York County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Pugsley Brook | Streams | York County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Harding Hill | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Sanborn Pond | Reservoirs | Cumberland County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Ossipee River | Streams | York County, NH | 1.9 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Pease Brook located?
Pease Brook is in York County, Maine, approximately 42.5 miles south of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Cornish topographic quadrangle.
How far is Pease Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 73 minutes, 42.5 miles south (bearing S) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Pease Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Pease Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 573116 on the Cornish quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Pease 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.