Black Brook — Streams 48.6 Miles N of Chapman Inn
Franklin County, Maine · USGS Kennebago Lake Quadrangle · GNIS 562402
Catalogued on the USGS Kennebago Lake quadrangle in Franklin County, Maine, Black Brook — a stream — lies 48.6 miles north of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 562402, Black 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
Black Brook sits at 45.10728° N, 70.73118° W (DMS 45°06′26″ N, 70°43′52″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 45.17116° N, 70.71646° W (DMS 45°10′16″ N, 70°42′59″ 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 Black Brook itself. The ones closest to Black Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Norton Brook | Kennebago Lake | 0.8 mi |
| Big Sag Brook | Kennebago Lake | 0.9 mi |
| Wilber Brook | Kennebago Lake | 2.7 mi |
| Flatiron Brook | Kennebago Lake | 2.9 mi |
| Blanchard Brook | Kennebago Lake | 3.4 mi |
| Baker Brook | Quill Hill | 8 mi |
| Whetstone Brook | Oquossoc | 8.5 mi |
| Kennebago River | Oquossoc | 8.5 mi |
| Quill Pond Brook | Quill Hill | 8.8 mi |
| Quimby Brook | Rangeley | 9.1 mi |
Features on the USGS Kennebago Lake Quadrangle
The Kennebago Lake 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 25 catalogued natural features alongside Black Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Norton Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Big Sag Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Kennebago Lake | Reservoirs | Franklin County, ME | 1 mi |
| Skedaddle Cove | Bays | Franklin County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Wilber Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 2.7 mi |
| Flatiron Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 2.9 mi |
| Black Spur | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 3.1 mi |
| Flatiron Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 3.2 mi |
| Blanchard Cove | Bays | Franklin County, ME | 3.3 mi |
| Blanchard Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 3.4 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 83-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Black Brook — 48.6 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 45.107°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 48.6 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Black Brook track the nearby Norton Brook stream (0.8 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Black Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Norton Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Big Sag Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Kennebago Lake | Reservoirs | Franklin County, ME | 1 mi |
| Skedaddle Cove | Bays | Franklin County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Wilber Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 2.7 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Black Brook located?
Black Brook is in Franklin County, Maine, approximately 48.6 miles north of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Kennebago Lake topographic quadrangle.
How far is Black Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 83 minutes, 48.6 miles north (bearing N) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Black Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Black Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 562402 on the Kennebago Lake quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Black 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.