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Tannery Brook — Streams 39.1 Miles ESE of Chapman Inn
Kennebec County, Maine · USGS Wayne Quadrangle · GNIS 576646
Catalogued on the USGS Wayne quadrangle in Kennebec County, Maine, Tannery Brook — a stream — lies 39.1 miles east-southeast of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “river in Kennebec County, Maine, United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 576646, Tannery Brook is recorded as a stream on the USGS Wayne quadrangle in Kennebec County, Maine (FIPS 23/011). Catalogued in GNIS since 09/30/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Tannery Brook sits at 44.26785° N, 70.02033° W (DMS 44°16′04″ N, 70°01′13″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.28694° N, 70.02389° W (DMS 44°17′13″ N, 70°01′26″ 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 Tannery Brook itself. The ones closest to Tannery Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Mud Mills Stream | Wayne | 1 mi |
| Wilson Stream | Winthrop | 1.5 mi |
| Hoyt Brook | Winthrop | 2.2 mi |
| Bog Brook | Wayne | 3 mi |
| Jug Stream | Purgatory | 3.4 mi |
| Jock Stream | Purgatory | 4.6 mi |
| Dilnow Brook | Monmouth | 4.8 mi |
| Jones Brook | Wayne | 5 mi |
| Gardner Brook | Wayne | 5.2 mi |
| Kezar Brook | Winthrop | 5.7 mi |
Features on the USGS Wayne Quadrangle
The Wayne 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 23 catalogued natural features alongside Tannery Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wilson Stream Reservoir | Reservoirs | Kennebec County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Mud Mills Stream | Streams | Kennebec County, ME | 1 mi |
| Wilson Pond | Reservoirs | Kennebec County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Ward Hill | Summits | Kennebec County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Apple Valley Lake | Reservoirs | Kennebec County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Joes Island | Islands | Kennebec County, ME | 2.5 mi |
| Bog Brook | Streams | Kennebec County, ME | 3 mi |
| Dexter Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 3.6 mi |
| Bishop Hill | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 3.6 mi |
| Blodgett Island | Islands | Kennebec County, ME | 3.7 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 67-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Tannery Brook — 39.1 miles east-southeast as the crow flies, on compass bearing ESE.
Best time to visit
Best observed in late spring and early summer when flow is strong and banks are visible. At this latitude (44.268°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 39.1 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Tannery Brook track the nearby Wilson Stream Reservoir (0.6 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Tannery Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wilson Stream Reservoir | Reservoirs | Kennebec County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Mud Mills Stream | Streams | Kennebec County, ME | 1 mi |
| Wilson Pond | Reservoirs | Kennebec County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Wilson Stream | Streams | Kennebec County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Ward Hill | Summits | Kennebec County, ME | 1.7 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Tannery Brook located?
Tannery Brook is in Kennebec County, Maine, approximately 39.1 miles east-southeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Wayne topographic quadrangle.
How far is Tannery Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 67 minutes, 39.1 miles east-southeast (bearing ESE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Tannery Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Tannery Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 576646 on the Wayne quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Tannery 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: Q34929673.