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Allen Brook — Streams 27.4 Miles ENE of Chapman Inn
Franklin County, Maine · USGS East Dixfield Quadrangle · GNIS 561178
Catalogued on the USGS East Dixfield quadrangle in Franklin County, Maine, Allen Brook — a stream — lies 27.4 miles east-northeast of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “river in Franklin County, Maine, United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 561178, Allen Brook is recorded as a stream on the USGS East Dixfield quadrangle in Franklin County, Maine (FIPS 23/007). Catalogued in GNIS since 09/30/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Allen Brook sits at 44.56145° N, 70.27812° W (DMS 44°33′41″ N, 70°16′41″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.58056° N, 70.28639° W (DMS 44°34′50″ N, 70°17′11″ 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 Allen Brook itself. The ones closest to Allen Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Tucker Valley Brook | East Dixfield | 0.4 mi |
| Potash Brook | East Dixfield | 1.2 mi |
| Butterfield Brook | East Dixfield | 1.4 mi |
| Jolly Brook | East Dixfield | 2.3 mi |
| Bates Brook | East Dixfield | 3 mi |
| Wilson Stream | East Dixfield | 3.3 mi |
| Sevenmile Stream | Wilton | 3.3 mi |
| Ridley Brook | East Dixfield | 3.4 mi |
| Cram Brook | East Dixfield | 3.4 mi |
| Coubers Brook | Wilton | 3.8 mi |
Features on the USGS East Dixfield Quadrangle
The East Dixfield 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 30 catalogued natural features alongside Allen Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tucker Valley Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Potash Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Butterfield Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Nebo Mountain | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Walker Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Hugh Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2 mi |
| Jolly Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 2.3 mi |
| Severy Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.3 mi |
| Paine Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 2.6 mi |
| Wilson Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 2.8 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 47-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Allen Brook — 27.4 miles east-northeast as the crow flies, on compass bearing ENE.
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 44.561°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 27.4 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Allen Brook track the nearby Tucker Valley Brook stream (0.4 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Allen Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tucker Valley Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Potash Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Butterfield Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Nebo Mountain | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Walker Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 1.5 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Allen Brook located?
Allen Brook is in Franklin County, Maine, approximately 27.4 miles east-northeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS East Dixfield topographic quadrangle.
How far is Allen Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 47 minutes, 27.4 miles east-northeast (bearing ENE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Allen Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Allen Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 561178 on the East Dixfield quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Allen 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: Q34641012.