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Worthley Brook — Streams 31.6 Miles SE of Chapman Inn
Androscoggin County, Maine · USGS Minot Quadrangle · GNIS 578706
31.6 miles southeast of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Minot topographic quadrangle, Worthley Brook is a stream recorded in Androscoggin County, Maine by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Wikidata short description: “river in the United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Minot 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Worthley Brook in Androscoggin County, Maine (FIPS 23/001), classified as a stream in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 578706). Catalogued in GNIS since 09/30/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Worthley Brook sits at 44.08674° N, 70.33089° W (DMS 44°05′12″ N, 70°19′51″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.02167° N, 70.34528° W (DMS 44°01′18″ N, 70°20′43″ W) — useful for anglers and paddlers tracing the upstream end.
Other streams in Androscoggin County, Maine
Androscoggin County, ME contains 62 streams catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Worthley Brook itself. The ones closest to Worthley Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Morgan Brook | Minot | 0.5 mi |
| Indian Brook | Minot | 0.9 mi |
| Cool Brook | Minot | 2.3 mi |
| Davis Brook | Minot | 2.3 mi |
| Hodgkins Brook | Minot | 2.6 mi |
| Bog Brook | Minot | 2.6 mi |
| Cousins Brook | Mechanic Falls | 3.2 mi |
| Waterhouse Brook | Mechanic Falls | 3.2 mi |
| Lapham Brook | Minot | 3.6 mi |
| Taylor Brook | Lewiston | 4.8 mi |
Features on the USGS Minot Quadrangle
The Minot 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 25 catalogued natural features alongside Worthley Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Little Androscoggin River Reservoir | Reservoirs | Androscoggin County, ME | 0.3 mi |
| Morgan Brook | Streams | Androscoggin County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Indian Brook | Streams | Androscoggin County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Butler Hill | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Harris Hill | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Mount Apatite | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Hodge Hill | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| Bailey Hill | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 2.2 mi |
| Cool Brook | Streams | Androscoggin County, ME | 2.3 mi |
| Davis Brook | Streams | Androscoggin County, ME | 2.3 mi |
Historical record
The U.S. Board on Geographic Names recorded a Official (Board Decision) on January 1, 1908 for this name.
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 31.6 miles southeast (bearing SE) of Worthley Brook. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 54 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 (44.087°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 31.6 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Worthley Brook track the nearby Little Androscoggin River Reservoir (0.3 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Worthley Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Little Androscoggin River Reservoir | Reservoirs | Androscoggin County, ME | 0.3 mi |
| Morgan Brook | Streams | Androscoggin County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Indian Brook | Streams | Androscoggin County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Butler Hill | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Harris Hill | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.6 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Worthley Brook located?
Worthley Brook is in Androscoggin County, Maine, approximately 31.6 miles southeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Minot topographic quadrangle.
How far is Worthley Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 54 minutes, 31.6 miles southeast (bearing SE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Worthley Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Worthley Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 578706 on the Minot quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Worthley Brook?
Best observed in late spring and early summer when flow is strong and banks are visible.
How many other streams are in Androscoggin County, Maine?
GNIS lists 61 other streams in Androscoggin County, Maine.
Wikidata: Q34937590.