Rome Trout Brook — Streams 46.1 Miles ENE of Chapman Inn
Kennebec County, Maine · USGS Belgrade Lakes Quadrangle · GNIS 574444
Catalogued on the USGS Belgrade Lakes quadrangle in Kennebec County, Maine, Rome Trout Brook — a stream — lies 46.1 miles east-northeast 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 574444, Rome Trout Brook is recorded as a stream on the USGS Belgrade Lakes quadrangle in Kennebec County, Maine (FIPS 23/011). Catalogued in GNIS since 09/30/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Rome Trout Brook sits at 44.57118° N, 69.88394° W (DMS 44°34′16″ N, 69°53′02″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.60917° N, 69.90361° W (DMS 44°36′33″ N, 69°54′13″ 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 Rome Trout Brook itself. The ones closest to Rome Trout Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Robbins Mill Stream | Rome | 1.1 mi |
| Whittier Brook | Belgrade Lakes | 1.6 mi |
| Beaver Brook | Belgrade Lakes | 2 mi |
| Great Meadow Stream | Rome | 3.3 mi |
| Stony Brook | Belgrade Lakes | 4.9 mi |
| Mill Stream | Belgrade Lakes | 5.8 mi |
| Ingham Stream | Readfield | 7.1 mi |
| Bog Brook | Belgrade | 7.2 mi |
| Moose Pond Stream | Readfield | 9 mi |
| Belgrade Stream | Belgrade | 9 mi |
Features on the USGS Belgrade Lakes Quadrangle
The Belgrade Lakes 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 45 catalogued natural features alongside Rome Trout Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ram Island | Islands | Kennebec County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Mount Philip | Summits | Kennebec County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| The Mountain | Summits | Kennebec County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Whittier Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Whittier Brook | Streams | Kennebec County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| French Mountain | Summits | Kennebec County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Long Point | Capes | Kennebec County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Beaver Brook | Streams | Kennebec County, ME | 2 mi |
| Watson Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 2 mi |
| Morrill Hill | Summits | Kennebec County, ME | 2.1 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 79-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Rome Trout Brook — 46.1 miles east-northeast as the crow flies, on compass bearing ENE.
Best time to visit
Best observed in late spring and early summer when flow is strong and banks are visible. At this latitude (44.571°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 46.1 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Rome Trout Brook track the nearby Ram Island (0.4 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Rome Trout Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ram Island | Islands | Kennebec County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Coe Point | Capes | Kennebec County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Robbins Mill Stream | Streams | Kennebec County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Mount Philip | Summits | Kennebec County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Indian Island | Islands | Kennebec County, ME | 1.3 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Rome Trout Brook located?
Rome Trout Brook is in Kennebec County, Maine, approximately 46.1 miles east-northeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Belgrade Lakes topographic quadrangle.
How far is Rome Trout Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 79 minutes, 46.1 miles east-northeast (bearing ENE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Rome Trout Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Rome Trout Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 574444 on the Belgrade Lakes quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Rome Trout 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: Q35269338.