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Beaver Brook — Streams 36.1 Miles ENE of Chapman Inn
Franklin County, Maine · USGS Farmington Quadrangle · GNIS 561897
36.1 miles east-northeast of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Farmington topographic quadrangle, Beaver Brook is a stream recorded in Franklin County, Maine by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Wikidata short description: “river in Franklin County, United States of America - Geonames ID = 4957814”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Farmington 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Beaver Brook in Franklin County, Maine (FIPS 23/007), classified as a stream in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 561897). Catalogued in GNIS since 09/30/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Beaver Brook sits at 44.66284° N, 70.15089° W (DMS 44°39′46″ N, 70°09′03″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.67417° N, 70.13500° W (DMS 44°40′27″ N, 70°08′06″ 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 Beaver Brook itself. The ones closest to Beaver Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Temple Stream | Farmington | 0.6 mi |
| Cascade Brook | Farmington | 1.5 mi |
| Barker Stream | Farmington | 2.4 mi |
| Beales Brook | New Sharon | 3.5 mi |
| Adams Brook | Farmington | 4.4 mi |
| Henry Mitchell Brook | Farmington | 4.5 mi |
| Wilson Stream | Farmington Falls | 4.6 mi |
| Stony Brook | Wilton | 4.9 mi |
| Little Norridgewock Stream | Farmington Falls | 4.9 mi |
| Gus Mitchell Brook | Farmington | 5 mi |
Features on the USGS Farmington Quadrangle
The Farmington 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 20 catalogued natural features alongside Beaver Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Temple Stream | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Temple Stream Reservoir | Reservoirs | Franklin County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Powderhouse Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Cascade Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Titcomb Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 2.3 mi |
| Voter Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 2.3 mi |
| Barker Stream | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 2.4 mi |
| Adams Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 4.4 mi |
| Porter Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 4.4 mi |
| Henry Mitchell Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 4.5 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 36.1 miles east-northeast (bearing ENE) of Beaver Brook. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 62 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 44.663°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 36.1 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Beaver Brook track the nearby Temple Stream (0.6 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Beaver Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Temple Stream | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Temple Stream Reservoir | Reservoirs | Franklin County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Powderhouse Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Cascade Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Titcomb Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 2.3 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Beaver Brook located?
Beaver Brook is in Franklin County, Maine, approximately 36.1 miles east-northeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Farmington topographic quadrangle.
How far is Beaver Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 62 minutes, 36.1 miles east-northeast (bearing ENE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Beaver Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Beaver Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 561897 on the Farmington quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Beaver 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: Q34666507.