Potters Brook — Streams 48.2 Miles ESE of Chapman Inn
Kennebec County, Maine · USGS Purgatory Quadrangle · GNIS 573728
Within Kennebec County, Maine, on the USGS Purgatory quadrangle, the stream known as Potters Brook sits 48.2 miles east-southeast of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “stream in Kennebec County, Maine, United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Kennebec County, Maine, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Potters Brook as a stream on the Purgatory topographic quadrangle (FIPS 23/011), under Feature ID 573728. Catalogued in GNIS since 09/30/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Potters Brook sits at 44.14452° N, 69.88477° W (DMS 44°08′40″ N, 69°53′05″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.14361° N, 69.93139° W (DMS 44°08′37″ N, 69°55′53″ 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 Potters Brook itself. The ones closest to Potters Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ashford Brook | Purgatory | 2.1 mi |
| Cold Stream | Gardiner | 2.7 mi |
| Dennis Brook | Purgatory | 4.6 mi |
| Grover Brook | Gardiner | 4.8 mi |
| Jock Stream | Purgatory | 6.3 mi |
| Dilnow Brook | Monmouth | 6.9 mi |
| Jug Stream | Purgatory | 7.5 mi |
| Bog Brook | Winthrop | 8.4 mi |
| Wilson Stream | Winthrop | 9.4 mi |
| Mud Mills Stream | Wayne | 9.9 mi |
Features on the USGS Purgatory Quadrangle
The Purgatory 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 45 catalogued natural features alongside Potters Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Upper Pleasant Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Black Ash Swamp | Swamps | Kennebec County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Ashford Brook | Streams | Kennebec County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| Mill Pond | Reservoirs | Kennebec County, ME | 2.5 mi |
| Lunts Hill | Summits | Kennebec County, ME | 2.8 mi |
| Mud Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 2.9 mi |
| Springer Hill | Summits | Kennebec County, ME | 3.6 mi |
| Loon Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 3.6 mi |
| Dennis Hill | Summits | Kennebec County, ME | 3.7 mi |
| Horseshoe Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 4.1 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing ESE out of Bethel for 48.2 miles (east-southeast) and you reach Potters Brook; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 83 minutes.
Best time to visit
Best observed in late spring and early summer when flow is strong and banks are visible. At this latitude (44.145°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 48.2 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Potters Brook track the nearby Upper Pleasant Pond lake (0.9 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Potters Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Upper Pleasant Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Black Ash Swamp | Swamps | Kennebec County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Pleasant Pond | Lakes | Sagadahoc County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Ring Hill | Summits | Sagadahoc County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Ashford Brook | Streams | Kennebec County, ME | 2.1 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Potters Brook located?
Potters Brook is in Kennebec County, Maine, approximately 48.2 miles east-southeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Purgatory topographic quadrangle.
How far is Potters Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 83 minutes, 48.2 miles east-southeast (bearing ESE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Potters Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Potters Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 573728 on the Purgatory quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Potters 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.
Wikidata: Q35272567.