Rockwood Brook — Streams 48.4 Miles E of Chapman Inn
Kennebec County, Maine · USGS Augusta Quadrangle · GNIS 574366
Catalogued on the USGS Augusta quadrangle in Kennebec County, Maine, Rockwood Brook — a stream — lies 48.4 miles east of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “stream in Kennebec County, Maine, United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 574366, Rockwood Brook is recorded as a stream on the USGS Augusta quadrangle in Kennebec County, Maine (FIPS 23/011). Catalogued in GNIS since 09/30/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Rockwood Brook sits at 44.34173° N, 69.81310° W (DMS 44°20′30″ N, 69°48′47″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.31417° N, 69.82694° W (DMS 44°18′51″ N, 69°49′37″ 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 Rockwood Brook itself. The ones closest to Rockwood Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Stone Brook | Augusta | 0.3 mi |
| Tanning Brook | Augusta | 0.7 mi |
| Spring Brook | Augusta | 1.2 mi |
| Sidney Bog Brook | Augusta | 1.6 mi |
| Mears Brook | Winthrop | 3.5 mi |
| Sanford Brook | Belgrade | 5.4 mi |
| Hoyt Brook | Belgrade | 5.5 mi |
| Kezar Brook | Winthrop | 5.8 mi |
| Beaver Brook | Winthrop | 6.1 mi |
| Bog Brook | Winthrop | 6.5 mi |
Features on the USGS Augusta Quadrangle
The Augusta 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 17 catalogued natural features alongside Rockwood Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stone Brook | Streams | Kennebec County, ME | 0.3 mi |
| Tanning Brook | Streams | Kennebec County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Spring Brook | Streams | Kennebec County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Sidney Bog Brook | Streams | Kennebec County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Lithgow Hill | Summits | Kennebec County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| Granite Hill | Summits | Kennebec County, ME | 2.6 mi |
| Allen Hill | Summits | Kennebec County, ME | 2.8 mi |
| Howard Hill | Summits | Kennebec County, ME | 3 mi |
| Hallowell Recreation Pond | Reservoirs | Kennebec County, ME | 3.1 mi |
| Bog Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 3.7 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 83-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Rockwood Brook — 48.4 miles east as the crow flies, on compass bearing E.
Best time to visit
Best observed in late spring and early summer when flow is strong and banks are visible. At this latitude (44.342°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 48.4 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Rockwood Brook track the nearby Stone Brook stream (0.3 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Rockwood Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stone Brook | Streams | Kennebec County, ME | 0.3 mi |
| Tanning Brook | Streams | Kennebec County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Spring Brook | Streams | Kennebec County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Sidney Bog Brook | Streams | Kennebec County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Lithgow Hill | Summits | Kennebec County, ME | 2.1 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Rockwood Brook located?
Rockwood Brook is in Kennebec County, Maine, approximately 48.4 miles east of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Augusta topographic quadrangle.
How far is Rockwood Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 83 minutes, 48.4 miles east (bearing E) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Rockwood Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Rockwood Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 574366 on the Augusta quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Rockwood 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: Q35255576.