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Bean Brook — Streams 39.7 Miles NE of Chapman Inn
Franklin County, Maine · USGS Strong Quadrangle · GNIS 561777
39.7 miles northeast of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Strong topographic quadrangle, Bean Brook 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 Strong 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Bean Brook in Franklin County, Maine (FIPS 23/007), classified as a stream in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 561777). Catalogued in GNIS since 09/30/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Bean Brook sits at 44.81367° N, 70.22229° W (DMS 44°48′49″ N, 70°13′20″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.85533° N, 70.32118° W (DMS 44°51′19″ N, 70°19′16″ 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 Bean Brook itself. The ones closest to Bean Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Doctor Brook | Strong | 0.2 mi |
| Valley Brook | Strong | 0.7 mi |
| Dickey Brook | Strong | 1.9 mi |
| Gilkey Brook | Strong | 2.2 mi |
| Mount Blue Stream | Phillips | 2.4 mi |
| Dead Stream | Strong | 3.8 mi |
| McLeary Brook | Strong | 4.5 mi |
| Trask Brook | Phillips | 4.7 mi |
| Winter Brook | Farmington | 5.5 mi |
| Barker Brook | New Vineyard | 6.1 mi |
Features on the USGS Strong Quadrangle
The Strong 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 23 catalogued natural features alongside Bean Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Doctor Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 0.2 mi |
| Valley Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Nash Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Dyer Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Dickey Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| True Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| Gilkey Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 2.2 mi |
| Hartwell Intervale | Basins | Franklin County, ME | 2.5 mi |
| Stubbs Mountain | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 2.6 mi |
| Taylor Hill Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 2.7 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 39.7 miles northeast (bearing NE) of Bean Brook. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 68 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 44.814°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 39.7 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Bean Brook track the nearby Doctor Brook stream (0.2 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Bean Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Doctor Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 0.2 mi |
| Valley Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Nash Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Dyer Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Bean Mountain | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 1.9 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Bean Brook located?
Bean Brook is in Franklin County, Maine, approximately 39.7 miles northeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Strong topographic quadrangle.
How far is Bean Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 68 minutes, 39.7 miles northeast (bearing NE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Bean Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Bean Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 561777 on the Strong quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Bean 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: Q34654464.