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Pugsley Brook — Streams 43.1 Miles S of Chapman Inn
York County, Maine · USGS Cornish Quadrangle · GNIS 573875
Within York County, Maine, on the USGS Cornish quadrangle, the stream known as Pugsley Brook sits 43.1 miles south of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “stream in York County, Maine, United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within York County, Maine, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Pugsley Brook as a stream on the Cornish topographic quadrangle (FIPS 23/031), under Feature ID 573875. Catalogued in GNIS since 09/30/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Pugsley Brook sits at 43.78091° N, 70.76978° W (DMS 43°46′51″ N, 70°46′11″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 43.75361° N, 70.77917° W (DMS 43°45′13″ N, 70°46′45″ 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 Pugsley Brook itself. The ones closest to Pugsley Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Merrifield Brook | Cornish | 0.2 mi |
| Pease Brook | Cornish | 0.8 mi |
| Little River | Cornish | 2.3 mi |
| Wadsworth Brook | Cornish | 4.1 mi |
| Wedgwood Brook | Cornish | 4.5 mi |
| Horse Pond Brook | Limington | 5.6 mi |
| Hamlin Brook | Limington | 5.8 mi |
| Leavitt Brook | Limerick | 6.1 mi |
| Black Brook | Limington | 6.2 mi |
| Little Ossipee River | Limington | 6.6 mi |
Features on the USGS Cornish Quadrangle
The Cornish 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 31 catalogued natural features alongside Pugsley Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Merrifield Brook | Streams | York County, ME | 0.2 mi |
| Pease Brook | Streams | York County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Smalls Hill | Summits | York County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Clark Mountain | Summits | York County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Pike Hill | Summits | York County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| Hosac Mountain | Summits | York County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| Pease Mountain | Summits | York County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| Harding Hill | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 2.2 mi |
| Little River | Streams | York County, ME | 2.3 mi |
| Ossipee River | Streams | York County, NH | 2.4 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing S out of Bethel for 43.1 miles (south) and you reach Pugsley Brook; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 74 minutes.
Best time to visit
Best observed in late spring and early summer when flow is strong and banks are visible. At this latitude (43.781°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 43.1 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Pugsley Brook track the nearby Merrifield Brook stream (0.2 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Pugsley Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Merrifield Brook | Streams | York County, ME | 0.2 mi |
| Pease Brook | Streams | York County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Smalls Hill | Summits | York County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Clark Mountain | Summits | York County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Pike Hill | Summits | York County, ME | 2.1 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Pugsley Brook located?
Pugsley Brook is in York County, Maine, approximately 43.1 miles south of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Cornish topographic quadrangle.
How far is Pugsley Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 74 minutes, 43.1 miles south (bearing S) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Pugsley Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Pugsley Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 573875 on the Cornish quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Pugsley 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.
Wikidata: Q35305340.