Tanning Brook — Streams 47.8 Miles E of Chapman Inn
Kennebec County, Maine · USGS Augusta Quadrangle · GNIS 576651
47.8 miles east of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Augusta topographic quadrangle, Tanning Brook is a stream recorded in Kennebec County, Maine by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Augusta 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Tanning Brook in Kennebec County, Maine (FIPS 23/011), classified as a stream in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 576651). Catalogued in GNIS since 09/30/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Tanning Brook sits at 44.34618° N, 69.82477° W (DMS 44°20′46″ N, 69°49′29″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.32833° N, 69.86167° W (DMS 44°19′42″ N, 69°51′42″ 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 Tanning Brook itself. The ones closest to Tanning Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Spring Brook | Augusta | 0.5 mi |
| Rockwood Brook | Augusta | 0.7 mi |
| Stone Brook | Augusta | 1 mi |
| Sidney Bog Brook | Augusta | 1.2 mi |
| Mears Brook | Winthrop | 3 mi |
| Sanford Brook | Belgrade | 4.9 mi |
| Hoyt Brook | Belgrade | 5 mi |
| Kezar Brook | Winthrop | 5.5 mi |
| Beaver Brook | Winthrop | 5.5 mi |
| Bog Brook | Winthrop | 6.4 mi |
Features on the USGS Augusta Quadrangle
The Augusta 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 17 catalogued natural features alongside Tanning Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring Brook | Streams | Kennebec County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Rockwood Brook | Streams | Kennebec County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Stone Brook | Streams | Kennebec County, ME | 1 mi |
| Sidney Bog Brook | Streams | Kennebec County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Allen Hill | Summits | Kennebec County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| Lithgow Hill | Summits | Kennebec County, ME | 2.2 mi |
| Granite Hill | Summits | Kennebec County, ME | 2.7 mi |
| Hallowell Recreation Pond | Reservoirs | Kennebec County, ME | 3.4 mi |
| Howard Hill | Summits | Kennebec County, ME | 3.5 mi |
| Bog Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 3.6 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 47.8 miles east (bearing E) of Tanning Brook. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 82 minutes — comfortably inside a half-day outing window after breakfast.
Best time to visit
Best observed in late spring and early summer when flow is strong and banks are visible. At this latitude (44.346°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 47.8 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Tanning Brook track the nearby Spring Brook stream (0.5 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Tanning Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring Brook | Streams | Kennebec County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Rockwood Brook | Streams | Kennebec County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Stone Brook | Streams | Kennebec County, ME | 1 mi |
| Sidney Bog Brook | Streams | Kennebec County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Allen Hill | Summits | Kennebec County, ME | 2.1 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Tanning Brook located?
Tanning Brook is in Kennebec County, Maine, approximately 47.8 miles east of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Augusta topographic quadrangle.
How far is Tanning Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 82 minutes, 47.8 miles east (bearing E) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Tanning Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Tanning Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 576651 on the Augusta quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Tanning 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.