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Beales Brook — Streams 37.7 Miles ENE of Chapman Inn
Franklin County, Maine · USGS New Sharon Quadrangle · GNIS 561767
Within Franklin County, Maine, on the USGS New Sharon quadrangle, the stream known as Beales Brook sits 37.7 miles east-northeast of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “river in the United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Franklin County, Maine, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Beales Brook as a stream on the New Sharon topographic quadrangle (FIPS 23/007), under Feature ID 561767. Catalogued in GNIS since 09/30/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Beales Brook sits at 44.63312° N, 70.09423° W (DMS 44°37′59″ N, 70°05′39″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.69444° N, 70.10250° W (DMS 44°41′40″ N, 70°06′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 Beales Brook itself. The ones closest to Beales Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Wilson Stream | Farmington Falls | 1.2 mi |
| Cascade Brook | Farmington | 1.9 mi |
| Little Norridgewock Stream | Farmington Falls | 2 mi |
| McGurdy Stream | Farmington Falls | 2.1 mi |
| Bragdon Brook | New Sharon | 2.6 mi |
| Temple Stream | Farmington | 3 mi |
| Muddy Brook | New Sharon | 3.3 mi |
| Beaver Brook | Farmington | 3.5 mi |
| Whittier Brook | Farmington Falls | 3.7 mi |
| Goodrich Brook | New Sharon | 4.4 mi |
Features on the USGS New Sharon Quadrangle
The New Sharon 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 9 catalogued natural features alongside Beales Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bragdon Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 2.6 mi |
| Muddy Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 3.3 mi |
| Perham Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 4 mi |
| Goodrich Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 4.4 mi |
| Mosher Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 6.6 mi |
| Clearwater Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 6.7 mi |
| Bannock Mountain | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 7.5 mi |
| Mosher Pond | Reservoirs | Franklin County, ME | 7.8 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing ENE out of Bethel for 37.7 miles (east-northeast) and you reach Beales Brook; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 65 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 44.633°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 37.7 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Beales Brook track the nearby Wilson Stream (1.2 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Beales Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wilson Stream | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Cascade Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Little Norridgewock Stream | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 2 mi |
| McGurdy Stream | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| Bragdon Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 2.6 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Beales Brook located?
Beales Brook is in Franklin County, Maine, approximately 37.7 miles east-northeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS New Sharon topographic quadrangle.
How far is Beales Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 65 minutes, 37.7 miles east-northeast (bearing ENE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Beales Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Beales Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 561767 on the New Sharon quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Beales 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: Q34654399.