Big Sag Brook — Streams 49.4 Miles N of Chapman Inn
Franklin County, Maine · USGS Kennebago Lake Quadrangle · GNIS 562231
Catalogued on the USGS Kennebago Lake quadrangle in Franklin County, Maine, Big Sag Brook — a stream — lies 49.4 miles north of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “river in the United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 562231, Big Sag Brook is recorded as a stream on the USGS Kennebago Lake quadrangle in Franklin County, Maine (FIPS 23/007). Catalogued in GNIS since 09/30/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Big Sag Brook sits at 45.11728° N, 70.71812° W (DMS 45°07′02″ N, 70°43′05″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 45.13228° N, 70.60090° W (DMS 45°07′56″ N, 70°36′03″ 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 Big Sag Brook itself. The ones closest to Big Sag Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Black Brook | Kennebago Lake | 0.9 mi |
| Norton Brook | Kennebago Lake | 1.5 mi |
| Wilber Brook | Kennebago Lake | 2.8 mi |
| Flatiron Brook | Kennebago Lake | 3.1 mi |
| Blanchard Brook | Kennebago Lake | 3.5 mi |
| Baker Brook | Quill Hill | 7.7 mi |
| Quill Pond Brook | Quill Hill | 8.7 mi |
| Whetstone Brook | Oquossoc | 9.4 mi |
| Kennebago River | Oquossoc | 9.4 mi |
| Quimby Brook | Rangeley | 9.8 mi |
Features on the USGS Kennebago Lake Quadrangle
The Kennebago Lake 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 25 catalogued natural features alongside Big Sag Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Norton Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Kennebago Lake | Reservoirs | Franklin County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Skedaddle Cove | Bays | Franklin County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Black Spur | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 2.5 mi |
| Wilber Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 2.8 mi |
| Flatiron Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 3.1 mi |
| Blanchard Cove | Bays | Franklin County, ME | 3.4 mi |
| Blanchard Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 3.5 mi |
| Blackcat Mountain | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 3.5 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 85-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Big Sag Brook — 49.4 miles north as the crow flies, on compass bearing N.
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 45.117°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 49.4 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Big Sag Brook track the nearby Black Brook stream (0.9 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Big Sag Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Norton Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Kennebago Lake | Reservoirs | Franklin County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Skedaddle Cove | Bays | Franklin County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Black Spur | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 2.5 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Big Sag Brook located?
Big Sag Brook is in Franklin County, Maine, approximately 49.4 miles north of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Kennebago Lake topographic quadrangle.
How far is Big Sag Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 85 minutes, 49.4 miles north (bearing N) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Big Sag Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Big Sag Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 562231 on the Kennebago Lake quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Big Sag 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: Q34672252.