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Wadsworth Brook — Streams 41.3 Miles S of Chapman Inn
York County, Maine · USGS Cornish Quadrangle · GNIS 577771
Catalogued on the USGS Cornish quadrangle in York County, Maine, Wadsworth Brook — a stream — lies 41.3 miles south of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 577771, Wadsworth Brook is recorded as a stream on the USGS Cornish quadrangle in York County, Maine (FIPS 23/031). Catalogued in GNIS since 09/30/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Wadsworth Brook sits at 43.80841° N, 70.84340° W (DMS 43°48′30″ N, 70°50′36″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 43.85333° N, 70.85222° W (DMS 43°51′12″ N, 70°51′08″ 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 Wadsworth Brook itself. The ones closest to Wadsworth Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Wedgwood Brook | Cornish | 0.6 mi |
| Little River | Cornish | 2.2 mi |
| Pugsley Brook | Cornish | 4.1 mi |
| Merrifield Brook | Cornish | 4.2 mi |
| Great Brook | Kezar Falls | 4.2 mi |
| Pease Brook | Cornish | 4.3 mi |
| Emerson Brook | West Newfield | 8.1 mi |
| Fenderson Brook | Limerick | 8.3 mi |
| Leavitt Brook | Limerick | 8.9 mi |
| Horse Pond Brook | Limington | 9.7 mi |
Features on the USGS Cornish Quadrangle
The Cornish 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 31 catalogued natural features alongside Wadsworth Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wedgwood Brook | Streams | York County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Towles Hill | Summits | York County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Little River | Streams | York County, ME | 2.2 mi |
| Peaked Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.2 mi |
| Gould Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.3 mi |
| Spruce Pond | Lakes | York County, ME | 2.3 mi |
| Pike Hill | Summits | York County, ME | 2.5 mi |
| Smalls Hill | Summits | York County, ME | 2.9 mi |
| Ossipee River | Streams | York County, NH | 3 mi |
| Bill Merrill Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 3.3 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 71-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Wadsworth Brook — 41.3 miles south as the crow flies, on compass bearing S.
Best time to visit
Best observed in late spring and early summer when flow is strong and banks are visible. At this latitude (43.808°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 41.3 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Wadsworth Brook track the nearby Wedgwood Brook stream (0.6 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Wadsworth Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wedgwood Brook | Streams | York County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Towles Hill | Summits | York County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Ridlon Brook | Reservoirs | Oxford County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Ridlon Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Ossipee River Reservoir | Reservoirs | York County, ME | 2 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Wadsworth Brook located?
Wadsworth Brook is in York County, Maine, approximately 41.3 miles south of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Cornish topographic quadrangle.
How far is Wadsworth Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 71 minutes, 41.3 miles south (bearing S) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Wadsworth Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Wadsworth Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 577771 on the Cornish quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Wadsworth 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.