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Wilson Stream — Streams 40.6 Miles ESE of Chapman Inn
Kennebec County, Maine · USGS Winthrop Quadrangle · GNIS 578556
40.6 miles east-southeast of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Winthrop topographic quadrangle, Wilson Stream 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 Winthrop 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Wilson Stream in Kennebec County, Maine (FIPS 23/011), classified as a stream in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 578556). Catalogued in GNIS since 09/30/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Wilson Stream sits at 44.25646° N, 69.99394° W (DMS 44°15′23″ N, 69°59′38″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.27535° N, 70.02839° W (DMS 44°16′31″ N, 70°01′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 Wilson Stream itself. The ones closest to Wilson Stream:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Mud Mills Stream | Wayne | 0.5 mi |
| Tannery Brook | Wayne | 1.5 mi |
| Hoyt Brook | Winthrop | 1.8 mi |
| Jug Stream | Purgatory | 2 mi |
| Jock Stream | Purgatory | 3.4 mi |
| Dilnow Brook | Monmouth | 3.9 mi |
| Bog Brook | Wayne | 4.5 mi |
| Kezar Brook | Winthrop | 4.9 mi |
| Dennis Brook | Purgatory | 5.1 mi |
| Bog Brook | Winthrop | 5.2 mi |
Features on the USGS Winthrop Quadrangle
The Winthrop 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 35 catalogued natural features alongside Wilson Stream. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Big Island | Islands | Kennebec County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Annabessacook Lake | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 1 mi |
| Hoyt Brook | Streams | Kennebec County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Richards Island | Islands | Kennebec County, ME | 3 mi |
| Crams Point | Capes | Kennebec County, ME | 3 mi |
| Lower Narrows Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 3.2 mi |
| West Point | Capes | Kennebec County, ME | 3.3 mi |
| Horseshoe Island | Islands | Kennebec County, ME | 3.9 mi |
| Lily Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 4.3 mi |
| Upper Narrows Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 4.3 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 40.6 miles east-southeast (bearing ESE) of Wilson Stream. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 70 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 (44.256°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 40.6 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Wilson Stream track the nearby Mud Mills Stream (0.5 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Wilson Stream
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mud Mills Stream | Streams | Kennebec County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Big Island | Islands | Kennebec County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Annabessacook Lake | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 1 mi |
| Tannery Brook | Streams | Kennebec County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Prescott Hill | Summits | Kennebec County, ME | 1.5 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Wilson Stream located?
Wilson Stream is in Kennebec County, Maine, approximately 40.6 miles east-southeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Winthrop topographic quadrangle.
How far is Wilson Stream from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 70 minutes, 40.6 miles east-southeast (bearing ESE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Wilson Stream?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Wilson Stream as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 578556 on the Winthrop quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Wilson Stream?
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: Q34918952.