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Bachelor Brook — Streams 26.5 Miles NE of Chapman Inn
Franklin County, Maine · USGS Weld Quadrangle · GNIS 561395
Within Franklin County, Maine, on the USGS Weld quadrangle, the stream known as Bachelor Brook sits 26.5 miles northeast of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “river in the United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Franklin County, Maine, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Bachelor Brook as a stream on the Weld topographic quadrangle (FIPS 23/007), under Feature ID 561395. Catalogued in GNIS since 09/30/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Bachelor Brook sits at 44.71506° N, 70.47340° W (DMS 44°42′54″ N, 70°28′24″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.75784° N, 70.51090° W (DMS 44°45′28″ N, 70°30′39″ 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 Bachelor Brook itself. The ones closest to Bachelor Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| West Brook | Weld | 0.9 mi |
| Rand Brook | Weld | 1.2 mi |
| Snowman Brook | Weld | 1.5 mi |
| Tumbledown Brook | Roxbury | 1.7 mi |
| Parlin Brook | Weld | 2.2 mi |
| Swett Brook | Weld | 2.2 mi |
| Houghton Brook | Weld | 2.2 mi |
| Bowley Brook | Weld | 2.6 mi |
| Keyes Brook | Weld | 2.9 mi |
| Fran Brook | Weld | 4 mi |
Features on the USGS Weld Quadrangle
The Weld 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 28 catalogued natural features alongside Bachelor Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Rand Ridge | Ridges | Franklin County, ME | 1 mi |
| Rand Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Snowman Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Webb Lake | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Potter Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Parlin Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 2.2 mi |
| Swett Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 2.2 mi |
| Houghton Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 2.2 mi |
| Bowley Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 2.6 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing NE out of Bethel for 26.5 miles (northeast) and you reach Bachelor Brook; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 45 minutes.
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 44.715°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 26.5 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Bachelor Brook track the nearby West Brook stream (0.9 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Bachelor Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Rand Ridge | Ridges | Franklin County, ME | 1 mi |
| Rand Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Snowman Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Tumbledown Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 1.7 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Bachelor Brook located?
Bachelor Brook is in Franklin County, Maine, approximately 26.5 miles northeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Weld topographic quadrangle.
How far is Bachelor Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 45 minutes, 26.5 miles northeast (bearing NE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Bachelor Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Bachelor Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 561395 on the Weld quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Bachelor 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: Q34647492.