Whittier Brook — Streams 44.5 Miles ENE of Chapman Inn
Kennebec County, Maine · USGS Belgrade Lakes Quadrangle · GNIS 578436
44.5 miles east-northeast of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Belgrade Lakes topographic quadrangle, Whittier Brook is a stream recorded in Kennebec County, Maine by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Wikidata short description: “river in Kennebec County, Maine, United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Belgrade Lakes 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Whittier Brook in Kennebec County, Maine (FIPS 23/011), classified as a stream in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 578436). Catalogued in GNIS since 09/30/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Whittier Brook sits at 44.56284° N, 69.91394° W (DMS 44°33′46″ N, 69°54′50″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.60361° N, 69.91722° W (DMS 44°36′13″ N, 69°55′02″ 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 Whittier Brook itself. The ones closest to Whittier Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Beaver Brook | Belgrade Lakes | 1.1 mi |
| Rome Trout Brook | Belgrade Lakes | 1.6 mi |
| Robbins Mill Stream | Rome | 2.6 mi |
| Stony Brook | Belgrade Lakes | 3.8 mi |
| Mill Stream | Belgrade Lakes | 4.2 mi |
| Great Meadow Stream | Rome | 4.8 mi |
| Ingham Stream | Readfield | 6.4 mi |
| Bog Brook | Belgrade | 7.2 mi |
| Moose Pond Stream | Readfield | 8 mi |
| Hopkins Stream | Fayette | 8.5 mi |
Features on the USGS Belgrade Lakes Quadrangle
The Belgrade Lakes 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 45 catalogued natural features alongside Whittier Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| French Mountain | Summits | Kennebec County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Whittier Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Round Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Watson Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 1 mi |
| Beaver Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 1 mi |
| Sanders Hill | Summits | Kennebec County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Beaver Brook | Streams | Kennebec County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Long Point | Capes | Kennebec County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| The Mountain | Summits | Kennebec County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Rome Trout Brook | Streams | Kennebec County, ME | 1.6 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 44.5 miles east-northeast (bearing ENE) of Whittier Brook. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 76 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 (44.563°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 44.5 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Whittier Brook track the nearby French Mountain summit (0.6 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Whittier Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| French Mountain | Summits | Kennebec County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Whittier Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Round Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Watson Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 1 mi |
| Beaver Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 1 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Whittier Brook located?
Whittier Brook is in Kennebec County, Maine, approximately 44.5 miles east-northeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Belgrade Lakes topographic quadrangle.
How far is Whittier Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 76 minutes, 44.5 miles east-northeast (bearing ENE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Whittier Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Whittier Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 578436 on the Belgrade Lakes quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Whittier 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: Q34899633.