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Temple Stream Reservoir — Reservoirs 35.4 Miles ENE of Chapman Inn
Franklin County, Maine · USGS Farmington Quadrangle · GNIS 1773734
Within Franklin County, Maine, on the USGS Farmington quadrangle, the reservoir known as Temple Stream Reservoir sits 35.4 miles east-northeast of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “river in the United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Franklin County, Maine, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Temple Stream Reservoir as a reservoir on the Farmington topographic quadrangle (FIPS 23/007), under Feature ID 1773734. Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 05/28/2010.
Coordinates & physical setting
Temple Stream Reservoir sits at 44.66022° N, 70.16579° W (DMS 44°39′37″ N, 70°09′57″ W).
Other reservoirs in Franklin County, Maine
Franklin County, ME contains 17 reservoirs catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Temple Stream Reservoir itself. The ones closest to Temple Stream Reservoir:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Staples Pond | Farmington | 5.4 mi |
| Wilson Pond | Wilton | 6.1 mi |
| Mosher Pond | New Sharon | 6.6 mi |
| Little Norridgewock Stream Reservoir | Farmington Falls | 8.5 mi |
| Porter Lake | Strong | 10.4 mi |
| Androscoggin River Reservoir | Wilton | 11.4 mi |
| Bauds Pond | New Vineyard | 11.4 mi |
| Androscoggin River Reservoir | Wilton | 11.7 mi |
| Androscoggin River Reservoir | Livermore Falls | 12.7 mi |
| Carrabassett River Reservoir | Kingfield | 20.7 mi |
Features on the USGS Farmington Quadrangle
The Farmington 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 20 catalogued natural features alongside Temple Stream Reservoir. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beaver Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Temple Stream | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 1 mi |
| Voter Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Powderhouse Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Cascade Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| Barker Stream | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 2.4 mi |
| Titcomb Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 2.8 mi |
| Henry Mitchell Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 3.9 mi |
| Varnum Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 3.9 mi |
| Porter Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 4.1 mi |
Historical record
Temple Stream is a small river in Franklin County, Maine, United States. It is located in the Kennebec River watershed. Extended history on Wikipedia →
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing ENE out of Bethel for 35.4 miles (east-northeast) and you reach Temple Stream Reservoir; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 61 minutes.
Best time to visit
June through September for paddling and swimming; January through March for ice fishing. Being this far north (lat 44.660°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 35.4 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Temple Stream Reservoir track the nearby Beaver Brook stream (0.8 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Temple Stream Reservoir
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beaver Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Temple Stream | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 1 mi |
| Voter Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Powderhouse Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Cascade Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 2.1 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Temple Stream Reservoir located?
Temple Stream Reservoir is in Franklin County, Maine, approximately 35.4 miles east-northeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Farmington topographic quadrangle.
How far is Temple Stream Reservoir from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 61 minutes, 35.4 miles east-northeast (bearing ENE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Temple Stream Reservoir?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Temple Stream Reservoir as a reservoir, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 1773734 on the Farmington quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Temple Stream Reservoir?
June through September for paddling and swimming; January through March for ice fishing.
How many other reservoirs are in Franklin County, Maine?
GNIS lists 16 other reservoirs in Franklin County, Maine.
Wikidata: Q34963681.