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Basin Brook — Streams 23.4 Miles NE of Chapman Inn
Franklin County, Maine · USGS Weld Quadrangle · GNIS 561684
23.4 miles northeast of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Weld topographic quadrangle, Basin Brook is a stream recorded in Franklin County, Maine by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Wikidata short description: “river in Franklin County, Maine, United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Weld 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Basin Brook in Franklin County, Maine (FIPS 23/007), classified as a stream in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 561684). Catalogued in GNIS since 09/30/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Basin Brook sits at 44.63589° N, 70.44256° W (DMS 44°38′09″ N, 70°26′33″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.66194° N, 70.46778° W (DMS 44°39′43″ N, 70°28′04″ 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 Basin Brook itself. The ones closest to Basin Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Berry Brook | Weld | 0.8 mi |
| Green Brook | Weld | 0.9 mi |
| Lapham Brook | Weld | 0.9 mi |
| Durgin Brook | Dixfield | 1 mi |
| Dunning Brook | Weld | 1 mi |
| Hutchinson Brook | Weld | 1.9 mi |
| Hanscom Brook | Dixfield | 2.2 mi |
| Kittredge Brook | Dixfield | 2.7 mi |
| Swett Brook | Weld | 3.6 mi |
| Yeaton Brook | Weld | 3.6 mi |
Features on the USGS Weld Quadrangle
The Weld 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 28 catalogued natural features alongside Basin Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berry Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Green Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Lapham Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Dunning Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 1 mi |
| Hutchinson Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Green Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 2.7 mi |
| Cobble Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 3.1 mi |
| Cherry Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 3.4 mi |
| Swett Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 3.6 mi |
| Yeaton Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 3.6 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 23.4 miles northeast (bearing NE) of Basin Brook. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 40 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 44.636°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 23.4 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at Basin Brook track the nearby Berry Brook stream (0.8 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Basin Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berry Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Green Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Lapham Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Storer Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Durgin Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 1 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Basin Brook located?
Basin Brook is in Franklin County, Maine, approximately 23.4 miles northeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Weld topographic quadrangle.
How far is Basin Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 40 minutes, 23.4 miles northeast (bearing NE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Basin Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Basin Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 561684 on the Weld quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Basin 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: Q34652411.