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Cottle Brook — Streams 36.6 Miles NNE of Chapman Inn
Franklin County, Maine · USGS Madrid Quadrangle · GNIS 564385
Catalogued on the USGS Madrid quadrangle in Franklin County, Maine, Cottle Brook — a stream — lies 36.6 miles north-northeast of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 564385, Cottle Brook is recorded as a stream on the USGS Madrid quadrangle in Franklin County, Maine (FIPS 23/007). Catalogued in GNIS since 09/30/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Cottle Brook sits at 44.85172° N, 70.38784° W (DMS 44°51′06″ N, 70°23′16″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.78472° N, 70.45028° W (DMS 44°47′05″ N, 70°27′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 Cottle Brook itself. The ones closest to Cottle Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Orbeton Stream | Madrid | 1.5 mi |
| South Branch Sandy River | Madrid | 2.3 mi |
| Conant Stream | Redington | 2.6 mi |
| Perham Stream | Redington | 3.7 mi |
| Saddleback Stream | Madrid | 3.7 mi |
| Jont Stream | Madrid | 4.4 mi |
| Crossman Stream | Madrid | 5.2 mi |
| Hardy Stream | Redington | 5.2 mi |
| Winship Stream | Redington | 5.3 mi |
| Chandler Mill Stream | Jackson Mountain | 6.2 mi |
Features on the USGS Madrid Quadrangle
The Madrid 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 18 catalogued natural features alongside Cottle Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bog Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Toothaker Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Orbeton Stream | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Adley Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| South Branch Sandy River | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 2.3 mi |
| Bear Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 2.7 mi |
| Saddleback Stream | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 3.7 mi |
| Lufkin Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 3.8 mi |
| Jont Stream | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 4.4 mi |
| Stetson Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 4.4 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 63-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Cottle Brook — 36.6 miles north-northeast as the crow flies, on compass bearing NNE.
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 44.852°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 36.6 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Cottle Brook track the nearby Bog Pond lake (1.1 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Cottle Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bog Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Toothaker Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Orbeton Stream | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Adley Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| South Branch Sandy River | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 2.3 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Cottle Brook located?
Cottle Brook is in Franklin County, Maine, approximately 36.6 miles north-northeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Madrid topographic quadrangle.
How far is Cottle Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 63 minutes, 36.6 miles north-northeast (bearing NNE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Cottle Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Cottle Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 564385 on the Madrid quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Cottle 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.