Baker Brook — Streams 47.0 Miles NNE of Chapman Inn
Franklin County, Maine · USGS Quill Hill Quadrangle · GNIS 561461
Within Franklin County, Maine, on the USGS Quill Hill quadrangle, the stream known as Baker Brook sits 47.0 miles north-northeast of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “river in Franklin County, Maine, United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Franklin County, Maine, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Baker Brook as a stream on the Quill Hill topographic quadrangle (FIPS 23/007), under Feature ID 561461. Catalogued in GNIS since 09/30/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Baker Brook sits at 45.06839° N, 70.57701° W (DMS 45°04′06″ N, 70°34′37″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 45.07228° N, 70.64868° W (DMS 45°04′20″ N, 70°38′55″ 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 Baker Brook itself. The ones closest to Baker Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Quill Pond Brook | Quill Hill | 2.3 mi |
| West Branch Nash Stream | Quill Hill | 4.9 mi |
| Blanchard Brook | Kennebago Lake | 4.9 mi |
| Skunk Branch | Black Nubble | 4.9 mi |
| Redington Stream | Saddleback Mountain | 4.9 mi |
| Cold Stream | Saddleback Mountain | 5.5 mi |
| Wilber Brook | Kennebago Lake | 5.5 mi |
| Flatiron Brook | Kennebago Lake | 5.5 mi |
| Haley Brook | Saddleback Mountain | 7 mi |
| Geneva Bog Brook | Saddleback Mountain | 7.2 mi |
Features on the USGS Quill Hill Quadrangle
The Quill Hill 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 9 catalogued natural features alongside Baker Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quill Pond Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 2.3 mi |
| Quill Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 3.2 mi |
| Little Greely Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 3.4 mi |
| Quill Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 3.5 mi |
| Greely Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 3.7 mi |
| Dill Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 3.8 mi |
| Third Greely Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 4.4 mi |
| West Branch Nash Stream | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 4.9 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing NNE out of Bethel for 47.0 miles (north-northeast) and you reach Baker Brook; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 81 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 45.068°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 47.0 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Baker Brook track the nearby Quill Pond Brook stream (2.3 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Baker Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quill Pond Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 2.3 mi |
| Ben Gile Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 2.9 mi |
| Quill Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 3.2 mi |
| Little Greely Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 3.4 mi |
| Quill Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 3.5 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Baker Brook located?
Baker Brook is in Franklin County, Maine, approximately 47.0 miles north-northeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Quill Hill topographic quadrangle.
How far is Baker Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 81 minutes, 47.0 miles north-northeast (bearing NNE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Baker Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Baker Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 561461 on the Quill Hill quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Baker 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: Q34648578.