Barker Brook — Streams 45.4 Miles NE of Chapman Inn
Franklin County, Maine · USGS New Vineyard Quadrangle · GNIS 561601
Catalogued on the USGS New Vineyard quadrangle in Franklin County, Maine, Barker Brook — a stream — lies 45.4 miles 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 561601, Barker Brook is recorded as a stream on the USGS New Vineyard quadrangle in Franklin County, Maine (FIPS 23/007). Catalogued in GNIS since 09/30/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Barker Brook sits at 44.84978° N, 70.10979° W (DMS 44°50′59″ N, 70°06′35″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.86028° N, 70.06889° W (DMS 44°51′37″ N, 70°04′08″ 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 Barker Brook itself. The ones closest to Barker Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Dead Stream | Strong | 2.9 mi |
| Gilkey Brook | Strong | 4.6 mi |
| Hall Brook | New Vineyard | 4.7 mi |
| Taylor Brook | Kingfield | 5.2 mi |
| Indian Stream | Kingfield | 5.5 mi |
| Bean Brook | Strong | 6.1 mi |
| Doctor Brook | Strong | 6.2 mi |
| Valley Brook | Strong | 6.5 mi |
| Mitchell Brook | New Vineyard | 7.5 mi |
| Fish Brook | New Vineyard | 7.5 mi |
Features on the USGS New Vineyard Quadrangle
The New Vineyard 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 20 catalogued natural features alongside Barker Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Strickland Hill | Summits | Somerset County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Luce Brook | Streams | Somerset County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Bauds Pond | Reservoirs | Franklin County, ME | 2 mi |
| Little Mountain | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 2.9 mi |
| Ick Norton Mountain | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 3.1 mi |
| Caswell Mountain | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 3.4 mi |
| Mill Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 3.5 mi |
| Griffin Mountain | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 3.8 mi |
| New Vineyard Mountains | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 3.8 mi |
| Greenwood Stream | Streams | Somerset County, ME | 4.7 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 78-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Barker Brook — 45.4 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 44.850°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 45.4 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Barker Brook track the nearby Strickland Hill summit (1.1 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Barker Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Strickland Hill | Summits | Somerset County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Gammon Pond | Lakes | Somerset County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Luce Brook | Streams | Somerset County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Bauds Pond | Reservoirs | Franklin County, ME | 2 mi |
| Lemon Stream | Reservoirs | Somerset County, ME | 2.5 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Barker Brook located?
Barker Brook is in Franklin County, Maine, approximately 45.4 miles northeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS New Vineyard topographic quadrangle.
How far is Barker Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 78 minutes, 45.4 miles northeast (bearing NE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Barker Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Barker Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 561601 on the New Vineyard quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Barker 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: Q34650830.