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Cascade Stream — Streams 36.7 Miles NNE of Chapman Inn
Franklin County, Maine · USGS Saddleback Mountain Quadrangle · GNIS 563658
36.7 miles north-northeast of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Saddleback Mountain topographic quadrangle, Cascade Stream 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 Saddleback Mountain 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Cascade Stream in Franklin County, Maine (FIPS 23/007), classified as a stream in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 563658). Catalogued in GNIS since 09/30/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Cascade Stream sits at 44.92144° N, 70.61229° W (DMS 44°55′17″ N, 70°36′44″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.93111° N, 70.51778° W (DMS 44°55′52″ N, 70°31′04″ 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 Cascade Stream itself. The ones closest to Cascade Stream:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Mill Brook | Saddleback Mountain | 0.4 mi |
| Long Pond Stream | Saddleback Mountain | 0.5 mi |
| Haley Brook | Saddleback Mountain | 1.8 mi |
| Nile Brook | Rangeley | 1.8 mi |
| Hatchery Brook | Rangeley | 3.7 mi |
| Geneva Bog Brook | Saddleback Mountain | 3.8 mi |
| Rock Pond Stream | Saddleback Mountain | 4.1 mi |
| Mountain Pond Stream | Rangeley | 4.2 mi |
| Martin Brook | Rangeley | 4.3 mi |
| Haley Brook | Saddleback Mountain | 4.4 mi |
Features on the USGS Saddleback Mountain Quadrangle
The Saddleback Mountain 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 24 catalogued natural features alongside Cascade Stream. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mill Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Long Pond Stream | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| City Pond | Reservoirs | Franklin County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Haley Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Long Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 2.4 mi |
| Oakes Nubble | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 2.5 mi |
| Sandy River Ponds | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 3.1 mi |
| Midway Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 3.5 mi |
| Geneva Bog Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 3.8 mi |
| Rock Pond Stream | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 4.1 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 36.7 miles north-northeast (bearing NNE) of Cascade Stream. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 63 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 44.921°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 36.7 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Cascade Stream track the nearby Mill Brook stream (0.4 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Cascade Stream
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mill Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Long Pond Stream | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Greenvale Cove | Bays | Franklin County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| City Pond | Reservoirs | Franklin County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Haley Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 1.8 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Cascade Stream located?
Cascade Stream is in Franklin County, Maine, approximately 36.7 miles north-northeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Saddleback Mountain topographic quadrangle.
How far is Cascade Stream from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 63 minutes, 36.7 miles north-northeast (bearing NNE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Cascade Stream?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Cascade Stream as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 563658 on the Saddleback Mountain quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Cascade Stream?
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: Q34696145.