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Adams Brook — Streams 38.7 Miles NE of Chapman Inn
Franklin County, Maine · USGS Farmington Quadrangle · GNIS 561084
38.7 miles northeast of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Farmington topographic quadrangle, Adams Brook is a stream recorded in Franklin County, Maine by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Wikidata short description: “river in Franklin County, Maine, United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Farmington 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Adams Brook in Franklin County, Maine (FIPS 23/007), classified as a stream in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 561084). Catalogued in GNIS since 09/30/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Adams Brook sits at 44.72589° N, 70.14479° W (DMS 44°43′33″ N, 70°08′41″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.74306° N, 70.17083° W (DMS 44°44′35″ N, 70°10′15″ W) — useful for anglers and paddlers tracing the upstream end.
Other streams in Franklin County, Maine
Franklin County, ME contains 134 streams catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Adams Brook itself. The ones closest to Adams Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Barker Stream | Farmington | 2.4 mi |
| Winter Brook | Farmington | 2.4 mi |
| McLeary Brook | Strong | 3.4 mi |
| Beaver Brook | Farmington | 4.4 mi |
| Temple Stream | Farmington | 4.9 mi |
| Goodrich Brook | New Sharon | 5 mi |
| Henry Mitchell Brook | Farmington | 5.1 mi |
| Gus Mitchell Brook | Farmington | 5.2 mi |
| Cascade Brook | Farmington | 5.4 mi |
| Fish Brook | New Vineyard | 5.4 mi |
Features on the USGS Farmington Quadrangle
The Farmington 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 20 catalogued natural features alongside Adams Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cowen Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Titcomb Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 2.2 mi |
| Barker Stream | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 2.4 mi |
| Winter Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 2.4 mi |
| Powderhouse Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 3 mi |
| Porter Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 3.6 mi |
| Ballard Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 4 mi |
| Beaver Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 4.4 mi |
| Mud Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 4.5 mi |
| Staples Pond | Reservoirs | Franklin County, ME | 4.5 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 38.7 miles northeast (bearing NE) of Adams Brook. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 66 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. Being this far north (lat 44.726°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 38.7 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Adams Brook track the nearby Cowen Hill summit (1.1 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Adams Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cowen Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Mosher Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Titcomb Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 2.2 mi |
| Mosher Pond | Reservoirs | Franklin County, ME | 2.3 mi |
| Barker Stream | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 2.4 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Adams Brook located?
Adams Brook is in Franklin County, Maine, approximately 38.7 miles northeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Farmington topographic quadrangle.
How far is Adams Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 66 minutes, 38.7 miles northeast (bearing NE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Adams Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Adams Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 561084 on the Farmington quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Adams Brook?
Best observed in late spring and early summer when flow is strong and banks are visible.
How many other streams are in Franklin County, Maine?
GNIS lists 133 other streams in Franklin County, Maine.
Wikidata: Q34638787.