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Butterfield Brook — Streams 26.7 Miles ENE of Chapman Inn
Franklin County, Maine · USGS East Dixfield Quadrangle · GNIS 563304
26.7 miles east-northeast of Chapman Inn, on the USGS East Dixfield topographic quadrangle, Butterfield Brook is a stream recorded in Franklin County, Maine by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Wikidata short description: “river in Franklin County, Maine, United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS East Dixfield 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Butterfield Brook in Franklin County, Maine (FIPS 23/007), classified as a stream in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 563304). Catalogued in GNIS since 09/30/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Butterfield Brook sits at 44.57340° N, 70.30145° W (DMS 44°34′24″ N, 70°18′05″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.59667° N, 70.29583° W (DMS 44°35′48″ N, 70°17′45″ 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 Butterfield Brook itself. The ones closest to Butterfield Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Potash Brook | East Dixfield | 0.2 mi |
| Tucker Valley Brook | East Dixfield | 1 mi |
| Allen Brook | East Dixfield | 1.4 mi |
| Cram Brook | East Dixfield | 2 mi |
| Bates Brook | East Dixfield | 2.8 mi |
| Wilson Stream | East Dixfield | 3.2 mi |
| Pine Brook | East Dixfield | 3.4 mi |
| Jolly Brook | East Dixfield | 3.6 mi |
| Dakin Brook | Mount Blue | 4 mi |
| Temple Brook | Mount Blue | 4.1 mi |
Features on the USGS East Dixfield Quadrangle
The East Dixfield 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 30 catalogued natural features alongside Butterfield Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Potash Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 0.2 mi |
| Hugh Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Tucker Valley Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 1 mi |
| Allen Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Butterfield Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Walker Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Severy Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Cram Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 2 mi |
| Law Mountain | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| Science Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.1 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 26.7 miles east-northeast (bearing ENE) of Butterfield Brook. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 46 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 44.573°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 26.7 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Butterfield Brook track the nearby Potash Brook stream (0.2 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Butterfield Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Potash Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 0.2 mi |
| Hugh Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Tucker Valley Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 1 mi |
| Allen Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Butterfield Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 1.6 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Butterfield Brook located?
Butterfield Brook is in Franklin County, Maine, approximately 26.7 miles east-northeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS East Dixfield topographic quadrangle.
How far is Butterfield Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 46 minutes, 26.7 miles east-northeast (bearing ENE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Butterfield Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Butterfield Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 563304 on the East Dixfield quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Butterfield 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: Q34690446.