Alder Stream — Streams 49.0 Miles NE of Chapman Inn
Franklin County, Maine · USGS Kingfield Quadrangle · GNIS 561151
Catalogued on the USGS Kingfield quadrangle in Franklin County, Maine, Alder Stream — a stream — lies 49.0 miles northeast of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “river in the United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 561151, Alder Stream is recorded as a stream on the USGS Kingfield quadrangle in Franklin County, Maine (FIPS 23/007). Catalogued in GNIS since 09/30/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Alder Stream sits at 44.95728° N, 70.16368° W (DMS 44°57′26″ N, 70°09′49″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.96111° N, 70.19694° W (DMS 44°57′40″ N, 70°11′49″ 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 Stream itself. The ones closest to Alder Stream:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| West Branch Carrabassett River | Kingfield | 0.4 mi |
| Stanley Stream | Kingfield | 0.6 mi |
| Tufts Pond Brook | Kingfield | 1.7 mi |
| Alder Brook | Kingfield | 1.7 mi |
| Indian Stream | Kingfield | 2.7 mi |
| Rapid Stream | Kingfield | 2.9 mi |
| Taylor Brook | Kingfield | 2.9 mi |
| Norton Brook | Mount Abraham | 4.4 mi |
| Quick Stream | Mount Abraham | 6.8 mi |
| Barker Brook | New Vineyard | 7.9 mi |
Features on the USGS Kingfield Quadrangle
The Kingfield 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 14 catalogued natural features alongside Alder Stream. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Branch Carrabassett River | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Carrabassett River Reservoir | Reservoirs | Franklin County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Stanley Stream | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Pinnacle Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Tufts Pond Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Alder Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Freeman Ridge | Ridges | Franklin County, ME | 2.3 mi |
| Indian Stream | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 2.7 mi |
| Rapid Stream | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 2.9 mi |
| Taylor Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 2.9 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 84-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Alder Stream — 49.0 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 44.957°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 49.0 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Alder Stream track the nearby West Branch Carrabassett River stream (0.4 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Alder Stream
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Branch Carrabassett River | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Carrabassett River Reservoir | Reservoirs | Franklin County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Stanley Stream | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Pinnacle Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Tufts Pond Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 1.7 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Alder Stream located?
Alder Stream is in Franklin County, Maine, approximately 49.0 miles northeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Kingfield topographic quadrangle.
How far is Alder Stream from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 84 minutes, 49.0 miles northeast (bearing NE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Alder Stream?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Alder Stream as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 561151 on the Kingfield quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Alder Stream?
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: Q34640297.