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Bates Brook — Streams 29.3 Miles ENE of Chapman Inn
Franklin County, Maine · USGS East Dixfield Quadrangle · GNIS 561717
29.3 miles east-northeast of Chapman Inn, on the USGS East Dixfield topographic quadrangle, Bates 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”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS East Dixfield 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Bates Brook in Franklin County, Maine (FIPS 23/007), classified as a stream in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 561717). Catalogued in GNIS since 09/30/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Bates Brook sits at 44.60339° N, 70.26284° W (DMS 44°36′12″ N, 70°15′46″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.60194° N, 70.28806° W (DMS 44°36′07″ N, 70°17′17″ 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 Bates Brook itself. The ones closest to Bates Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Wilson Stream | East Dixfield | 0.4 mi |
| Pine Brook | East Dixfield | 0.9 mi |
| Stony Brook | Wilton | 2.4 mi |
| Temple Brook | Mount Blue | 2.5 mi |
| Dakin Brook | Mount Blue | 2.5 mi |
| Coubers Brook | Wilton | 2.6 mi |
| Varnum Stream | Wilton | 2.7 mi |
| Meadow Brook | Wilton | 2.8 mi |
| Butterfield Brook | East Dixfield | 2.8 mi |
| Potash Brook | East Dixfield | 2.8 mi |
Features on the USGS East Dixfield Quadrangle
The East Dixfield 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 30 catalogued natural features alongside Bates Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wilson Stream | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Wilson Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Pine Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Walker Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Law Mountain | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 2.4 mi |
| Butterfield Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 2.8 mi |
| Potash Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 2.8 mi |
| Allen Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 3 mi |
| Tucker Valley Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 3 mi |
| Hugh Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 3.2 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 29.3 miles east-northeast (bearing ENE) of Bates Brook. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 50 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 44.603°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 29.3 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Bates Brook track the nearby Wilson Stream (0.4 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Bates Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wilson Stream | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Wilson Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Pine Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Walker Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Wilson Pond | Reservoirs | Franklin County, ME | 1.9 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Bates Brook located?
Bates Brook is in Franklin County, Maine, approximately 29.3 miles east-northeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS East Dixfield topographic quadrangle.
How far is Bates Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 50 minutes, 29.3 miles east-northeast (bearing ENE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Bates Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Bates Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 561717 on the East Dixfield quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Bates 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: Q34653102.