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Alder Brook — Streams 27.6 Miles NE of Chapman Inn
Franklin County, Maine · USGS Mount Blue Quadrangle · GNIS 561124
Catalogued on the USGS Mount Blue quadrangle in Franklin County, Maine, Alder Brook — a stream — lies 27.6 miles northeast of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “river in Franklin County, United States of America - Geonames ID = 4956551”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 561124, Alder Brook is recorded as a stream on the USGS Mount Blue quadrangle in Franklin County, Maine (FIPS 23/007). Catalogued in GNIS since 09/30/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Alder Brook sits at 44.67284° N, 70.37368° W (DMS 44°40′22″ N, 70°22′25″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.72944° N, 70.31389° W (DMS 44°43′46″ N, 70°18′50″ 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 Alder Brook itself. The ones closest to Alder Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Yeaton Brook | Weld | 1.5 mi |
| Fran Brook | Weld | 2.9 mi |
| Bowley Brook | Weld | 3.3 mi |
| Anderson Brook | Mount Blue | 3.5 mi |
| Houghton Brook | Weld | 3.5 mi |
| Parlin Brook | Weld | 3.5 mi |
| Townsend Brook | Mount Blue | 3.7 mi |
| Berry Brook | Weld | 3.7 mi |
| Green Brook | Weld | 3.8 mi |
| Swett Brook | Weld | 3.9 mi |
Features on the USGS Mount Blue Quadrangle
The Mount Blue 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 30 catalogued natural features alongside Alder Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| York Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Hills Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Chandler Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Bald Mountain | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| Kinneys Head | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 2.2 mi |
| Gleason Mountain | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 2.5 mi |
| Saddleback Mountain | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 3.2 mi |
| Gammon Ridge | Ridges | Franklin County, ME | 3.3 mi |
| Anderson Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 3.5 mi |
| Wilder Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 3.6 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 47-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Alder Brook — 27.6 miles northeast as the crow flies, on compass bearing NE.
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 44.673°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 27.6 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Alder Brook track the nearby Lakin Hill summit (0.4 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Alder Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lakin Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| York Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Hills Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Houghton Ledges | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Yeaton Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 1.5 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Alder Brook located?
Alder Brook is in Franklin County, Maine, approximately 27.6 miles northeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Mount Blue topographic quadrangle.
How far is Alder Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 47 minutes, 27.6 miles northeast (bearing NE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Alder Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Alder Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 561124 on the Mount Blue quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Alder 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: Q34640076.