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Barker Stream — Streams 36.7 Miles ENE of Chapman Inn
Franklin County, Maine · USGS Farmington Quadrangle · GNIS 561609
36.7 miles east-northeast of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Farmington topographic quadrangle, Barker Stream is a stream recorded in Franklin County, Maine by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Wikidata short description: “river in the United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Farmington 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Barker Stream in Franklin County, Maine (FIPS 23/007), classified as a stream in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 561609). Catalogued in GNIS since 09/30/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Barker Stream sits at 44.69534° N, 70.16590° W (DMS 44°41′43″ N, 70°09′57″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.78672° N, 70.11923° W (DMS 44°47′12″ N, 70°07′09″ 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 Stream itself. The ones closest to Barker Stream:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Adams Brook | Farmington | 2.4 mi |
| Beaver Brook | Farmington | 2.4 mi |
| Temple Stream | Farmington | 3 mi |
| Winter Brook | Farmington | 3.1 mi |
| Henry Mitchell Brook | Farmington | 3.4 mi |
| Cascade Brook | Farmington | 3.7 mi |
| Gus Mitchell Brook | Farmington | 3.8 mi |
| McLeary Brook | Strong | 4.2 mi |
| Edes Brook | Mount Blue | 4.5 mi |
| Conant Brook | Mount Blue | 5.3 mi |
Features on the USGS Farmington Quadrangle
The Farmington 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 20 catalogued natural features alongside Barker Stream. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Powderhouse Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Titcomb Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Adams Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 2.4 mi |
| Beaver Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 2.4 mi |
| Temple Stream Reservoir | Reservoirs | Franklin County, ME | 2.4 mi |
| Porter Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 2.6 mi |
| Cowen Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 2.7 mi |
| Temple Stream | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 3 mi |
| Voter Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 3.1 mi |
| Winter Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 3.1 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 36.7 miles east-northeast (bearing ENE) of Barker Stream. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 63 minutes — comfortably inside a half-day outing window after breakfast.
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 44.695°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 36.7 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Barker Stream track the nearby Powderhouse Hill summit (1.2 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Barker Stream
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Powderhouse Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Titcomb Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Adams Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 2.4 mi |
| Beaver Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 2.4 mi |
| Temple Stream Reservoir | Reservoirs | Franklin County, ME | 2.4 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Barker Stream located?
Barker Stream is in Franklin County, Maine, approximately 36.7 miles east-northeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Farmington topographic quadrangle.
How far is Barker Stream from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 63 minutes, 36.7 miles east-northeast (bearing ENE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Barker Stream?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Barker Stream as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 561609 on the Farmington quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Barker 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: Q34650900.