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Wedgwood Brook — Streams 41.6 Miles S of Chapman Inn
York County, Maine · USGS Cornish Quadrangle · GNIS 577966
Catalogued on the USGS Cornish quadrangle in York County, Maine, Wedgwood Brook — a stream — lies 41.6 miles south of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “river in the United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 577966, Wedgwood 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
Wedgwood Brook sits at 43.80424° N, 70.85340° W (DMS 43°48′15″ N, 70°51′12″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 43.77278° N, 70.83500° W (DMS 43°46′22″ N, 70°50′06″ 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 Wedgwood Brook itself. The ones closest to Wedgwood Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Wadsworth Brook | Cornish | 0.6 mi |
| Little River | Cornish | 2.7 mi |
| Great Brook | Kezar Falls | 3.7 mi |
| Pugsley Brook | Cornish | 4.5 mi |
| Merrifield Brook | Cornish | 4.6 mi |
| Pease Brook | Cornish | 4.7 mi |
| Emerson Brook | West Newfield | 7.5 mi |
| Fenderson Brook | Limerick | 8 mi |
| Leavitt Brook | Limerick | 8.9 mi |
| Horse Pond Brook | Limington | 10 mi |
Features on the USGS Cornish Quadrangle
The Cornish 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 31 catalogued natural features alongside Wedgwood Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wadsworth Brook | Streams | York County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Towles Hill | Summits | York County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Spruce Pond | Lakes | York County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Gould Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.6 mi |
| Pike Hill | Summits | York County, ME | 2.7 mi |
| Little River | Streams | York County, ME | 2.7 mi |
| Peaked Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.7 mi |
| Smalls Hill | Summits | York County, ME | 3.1 mi |
| Long Pond | Lakes | York County, ME | 3.2 mi |
| Gladys and Rose Hill | Summits | York County, ME | 3.2 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 71-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Wedgwood Brook — 41.6 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 (43.804°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 41.6 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Wedgwood Brook track the nearby Wadsworth Brook stream (0.6 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Wedgwood Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wadsworth Brook | Streams | York County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Towles Hill | Summits | York County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Ridlon Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Ridlon Brook | Reservoirs | Oxford County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Ossipee River Reservoir | Reservoirs | York County, ME | 1.5 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Wedgwood Brook located?
Wedgwood Brook is in York County, Maine, approximately 41.6 miles south of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Cornish topographic quadrangle.
How far is Wedgwood Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 71 minutes, 41.6 miles south (bearing S) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Wedgwood Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Wedgwood Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 577966 on the Cornish quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Wedgwood 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.
Wikidata: Q34850695.