Witham Brook — Streams 49.1 Miles ENE of Chapman Inn
Somerset County, Maine · USGS Mercer Quadrangle · GNIS 578623
Catalogued on the USGS Mercer quadrangle in Somerset County, Maine, Witham Brook — a stream — lies 49.1 miles east-northeast of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “river in Somerset County, Maine, United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 578623, Witham Brook is recorded as a stream on the USGS Mercer quadrangle in Somerset County, Maine (FIPS 23/025). Catalogued in GNIS since 09/30/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Witham Brook sits at 44.69562° N, 69.87894° W (DMS 44°41′44″ N, 69°52′44″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.68000° N, 69.88056° W (DMS 44°40′48″ N, 69°52′50″ W) — useful for anglers and paddlers tracing the upstream end.
Other streams in Somerset County, Maine
Somerset County, ME contains 19 streams catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Witham Brook itself. The ones closest to Witham Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Indian Stream | Mercer | 1.6 mi |
| Bog Stream | Mercer | 2.3 mi |
| Lemon Stream | Mercer | 2.3 mi |
| Bog Stream | Norridgewock | 3.6 mi |
| Leech Brook | Norridgewock | 4 mi |
| Josiah Brook | Mercer | 4 mi |
| Pattee Brook | Norridgewock | 4.2 mi |
| Hilton Brook | Mercer | 4.2 mi |
| The Serpentine | Norridgewock | 5.1 mi |
| Hilton Brook | Madison West | 5.1 mi |
Features on the USGS Mercer Quadrangle
The Mercer 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 14 catalogued natural features alongside Witham Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Little Beech Hill | Summits | Somerset County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Yeaton Island | Islands | Somerset County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Indian Stream | Streams | Somerset County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Bowden Island | Islands | Somerset County, ME | 2.2 mi |
| Bog Stream | Streams | Somerset County, ME | 2.3 mi |
| Lemon Stream | Streams | Somerset County, ME | 2.3 mi |
| Farrand Island | Islands | Somerset County, ME | 2.5 mi |
| Sandy River Reservoir | Reservoirs | Somerset County, ME | 2.6 mi |
| Beech Hill | Summits | Somerset County, ME | 3.5 mi |
| Mercer Bog | Reservoirs | Somerset County, ME | 3.5 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 84-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Witham Brook — 49.1 miles east-northeast as the crow flies, on compass bearing ENE.
Best time to visit
Best observed in late spring and early summer when flow is strong and banks are visible. At this latitude (44.696°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 49.1 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Witham Brook track the nearby Little Beech Hill summit (0.9 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Witham Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Little Beech Hill | Summits | Somerset County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Yeaton Island | Islands | Somerset County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Indian Stream | Streams | Somerset County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Oak Hill | Summits | Somerset County, ME | 2.2 mi |
| Bowden Island | Islands | Somerset County, ME | 2.2 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Witham Brook located?
Witham Brook is in Somerset County, Maine, approximately 49.1 miles east-northeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Mercer topographic quadrangle.
How far is Witham Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 84 minutes, 49.1 miles east-northeast (bearing ENE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Witham Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Witham Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 578623 on the Mercer quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Witham Brook?
Best observed in late spring and early summer when flow is strong and banks are visible.
How many other streams are in Somerset County, Maine?
GNIS lists 18 other streams in Somerset County, Maine.
Wikidata: Q34923980.