Alder Brook — Streams 48.2 Miles NE of Chapman Inn
Franklin County, Maine · USGS Kingfield Quadrangle · GNIS 561135
48.2 miles northeast of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Kingfield topographic quadrangle, Alder 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 Kingfield 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Alder Brook in Franklin County, Maine (FIPS 23/007), classified as a stream in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 561135). Catalogued in GNIS since 09/30/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Alder Brook sits at 44.96145° N, 70.19701° W (DMS 44°57′41″ N, 70°11′49″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 45.01783° N, 70.24840° W (DMS 45°01′04″ N, 70°14′54″ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Tufts Pond Brook | Kingfield | 0 mi |
| Alder Stream | Kingfield | 1.7 mi |
| West Branch Carrabassett River | Kingfield | 1.9 mi |
| Rapid Stream | Kingfield | 2.1 mi |
| Stanley Stream | Kingfield | 2.2 mi |
| Norton Brook | Mount Abraham | 2.7 mi |
| Indian Stream | Kingfield | 4.2 mi |
| Taylor Brook | Kingfield | 4.3 mi |
| Quick Stream | Mount Abraham | 5.8 mi |
| Gilkey Brook | Strong | 8.2 mi |
Features on the USGS Kingfield Quadrangle
The Kingfield 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 14 catalogued natural features alongside Alder Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tufts Pond Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 0 mi |
| Pinnacle Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Alder Stream | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| West Branch Carrabassett River | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Rapid Stream | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| Carrabassett River Reservoir | Reservoirs | Franklin County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| Stanley Stream | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 2.2 mi |
| Day Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 2.4 mi |
| Freeman Ridge | Ridges | Franklin County, ME | 2.7 mi |
| Welcome Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 4.1 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 48.2 miles northeast (bearing NE) of Alder Brook. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 83 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 44.961°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 48.2 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Alder Brook track the nearby Tufts Pond Brook stream (essentially adjacent) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Alder Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tufts Pond Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 0 mi |
| Pinnacle Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Alder Stream | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| West Branch Carrabassett River | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Rapid Stream | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 2.1 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Alder Brook located?
Alder Brook is in Franklin County, Maine, approximately 48.2 miles northeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Kingfield topographic quadrangle.
How far is Alder Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 83 minutes, 48.2 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 561135 on the Kingfield 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: Q34640083.