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Bragdon Brook — Streams 40.2 Miles ENE of Chapman Inn
Franklin County, Maine · USGS New Sharon Quadrangle · GNIS 562872
40.2 miles east-northeast of Chapman Inn, on the USGS New Sharon topographic quadrangle, Bragdon 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 New Sharon 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Bragdon Brook in Franklin County, Maine (FIPS 23/007), classified as a stream in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 562872). Catalogued in GNIS since 09/30/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Bragdon Brook sits at 44.63784° N, 70.04117° W (DMS 44°38′16″ N, 70°02′28″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.67222° N, 70.07556° W (DMS 44°40′20″ N, 70°04′32″ 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 Bragdon Brook itself. The ones closest to Bragdon Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Muddy Brook | New Sharon | 0.8 mi |
| McGurdy Stream | Farmington Falls | 1.4 mi |
| Wilson Stream | Farmington Falls | 2.2 mi |
| Beales Brook | New Sharon | 2.6 mi |
| Whittier Brook | Farmington Falls | 3 mi |
| Fillibrown Brook | Mercer | 3.5 mi |
| Little Norridgewock Stream | Farmington Falls | 3.6 mi |
| Goodrich Brook | New Sharon | 3.7 mi |
| Cascade Brook | Farmington | 4.3 mi |
| Temple Stream | Farmington | 5.3 mi |
Features on the USGS New Sharon Quadrangle
The New Sharon 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 9 catalogued natural features alongside Bragdon Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Muddy Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Beales Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 2.6 mi |
| Goodrich Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 3.7 mi |
| Perham Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 4.4 mi |
| Bannock Mountain | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 6.6 mi |
| Clearwater Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 6.7 mi |
| Mosher Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 7 mi |
| Mosher Pond | Reservoirs | Franklin County, ME | 8.2 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 40.2 miles east-northeast (bearing ENE) of Bragdon Brook. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 69 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 44.638°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 40.2 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Bragdon Brook track the nearby Muddy Brook stream (0.8 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Bragdon Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Muddy Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| McGurdy Stream | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Cape Cod Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Wilson Stream | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 2.2 mi |
| Beales Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 2.6 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Bragdon Brook located?
Bragdon Brook is in Franklin County, Maine, approximately 40.2 miles east-northeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS New Sharon topographic quadrangle.
How far is Bragdon Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 69 minutes, 40.2 miles east-northeast (bearing ENE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Bragdon Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Bragdon Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 562872 on the New Sharon quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Bragdon 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: Q34682007.