Blanchard Brook — Streams 46.7 Miles N of Chapman Inn
Franklin County, Maine · USGS Kennebago Lake Quadrangle · GNIS 562558
Catalogued on the USGS Kennebago Lake quadrangle in Franklin County, Maine, Blanchard Brook — a stream — lies 46.7 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 562558, Blanchard 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
Blanchard Brook sits at 45.07644° N, 70.67701° W (DMS 45°04′35″ N, 70°40′37″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 45.08139° N, 70.65028° W (DMS 45°04′53″ N, 70°39′01″ 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 Blanchard Brook itself. The ones closest to Blanchard Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Flatiron Brook | Kennebago Lake | 0.6 mi |
| Wilber Brook | Kennebago Lake | 0.7 mi |
| Black Brook | Kennebago Lake | 3.4 mi |
| Big Sag Brook | Kennebago Lake | 3.5 mi |
| Norton Brook | Kennebago Lake | 4.2 mi |
| Baker Brook | Quill Hill | 4.9 mi |
| Quill Pond Brook | Quill Hill | 5.4 mi |
| Quimby Brook | Rangeley | 7.2 mi |
| Hatchery Brook | Rangeley | 7.7 mi |
| Whetstone Brook | Oquossoc | 7.9 mi |
Features on the USGS Kennebago Lake Quadrangle
The Kennebago Lake 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 25 catalogued natural features alongside Blanchard Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blanchard Cove | Bays | Franklin County, ME | 0.1 mi |
| Flatiron Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Wilber Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Blanchard Ponds | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Blackcat Mountain | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 1 mi |
| Flatiron Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Skedaddle Cove | Bays | Franklin County, ME | 2 mi |
| Black Spur | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 2.2 mi |
| Ben Gile Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 2.3 mi |
| Kennebago Lake | Reservoirs | Franklin County, ME | 2.5 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 80-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Blanchard Brook — 46.7 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 45.076°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 46.7 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Blanchard Brook track the nearby Blanchard Cove bay (essentially adjacent) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Blanchard Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blanchard Cove | Bays | Franklin County, ME | 0.1 mi |
| Flatiron Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Wilber Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Blanchard Ponds | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Blackcat Mountain | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 1 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Blanchard Brook located?
Blanchard Brook is in Franklin County, Maine, approximately 46.7 miles north of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Kennebago Lake topographic quadrangle.
How far is Blanchard Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 80 minutes, 46.7 miles north (bearing N) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Blanchard Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Blanchard Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 562558 on the Kennebago Lake quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Blanchard 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: Q34676372.