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Chandler Mill Stream — Streams 34.1 Miles NNE of Chapman Inn
Franklin County, Maine · USGS Jackson Mountain Quadrangle · GNIS 563829
34.1 miles north-northeast of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Jackson Mountain topographic quadrangle, Chandler Mill Stream is a stream recorded in Franklin County, Maine by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Jackson Mountain 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Chandler Mill Stream in Franklin County, Maine (FIPS 23/007), classified as a stream in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 563829). Catalogued in GNIS since 09/30/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Chandler Mill Stream sits at 44.85784° N, 70.51451° W (DMS 44°51′28″ N, 70°30′52″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.84528° N, 70.58194° W (DMS 44°50′43″ N, 70°34′55″ 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 Chandler Mill Stream itself. The ones closest to Chandler Mill Stream:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Crossman Stream | Madrid | 1 mi |
| Saddleback Stream | Madrid | 2.6 mi |
| Jont Stream | Madrid | 3.7 mi |
| South Branch Sandy River | Madrid | 4 mi |
| Conant Stream | Redington | 4.4 mi |
| Orbeton Stream | Madrid | 4.7 mi |
| Winship Stream | Redington | 4.8 mi |
| Haley Brook | Saddleback Mountain | 5.3 mi |
| Mill Brook | Saddleback Mountain | 6.1 mi |
| Cottle Brook | Madrid | 6.2 mi |
Features on the USGS Jackson Mountain Quadrangle
The Jackson Mountain 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 16 catalogued natural features alongside Chandler Mill Stream. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smalls Falls | Waterfalls | Franklin County, ME | 0.1 mi |
| Harvey Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| South Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 2.2 mi |
| Noon Mountain | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 3.3 mi |
| Witham Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 3.4 mi |
| Little Swift River Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 3.6 mi |
| Blue Mountains | Ranges | Franklin County, ME | 3.7 mi |
| Swift River Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 4 mi |
| Witham Bog | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 4.4 mi |
| Southwest Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 4.8 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 34.1 miles north-northeast (bearing NNE) of Chandler Mill Stream. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 58 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 44.858°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 34.1 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Chandler Mill Stream track the nearby Smalls Falls waterfall (essentially adjacent) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Chandler Mill Stream
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smalls Falls | Waterfalls | Franklin County, ME | 0.1 mi |
| Harvey Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Crossman Stream | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 1 mi |
| Perry Mountain | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Perry Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 1.4 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Chandler Mill Stream located?
Chandler Mill Stream is in Franklin County, Maine, approximately 34.1 miles north-northeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Jackson Mountain topographic quadrangle.
How far is Chandler Mill Stream from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 58 minutes, 34.1 miles north-northeast (bearing NNE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Chandler Mill Stream?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Chandler Mill Stream as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 563829 on the Jackson Mountain quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Chandler Mill 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.