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Cram Brook — Streams 25.4 Miles ENE of Chapman Inn
Franklin County, Maine · USGS East Dixfield Quadrangle · GNIS 564451
Catalogued on the USGS East Dixfield quadrangle in Franklin County, Maine, Cram Brook — a stream — lies 25.4 miles east-northeast of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 564451, Cram Brook is recorded as a stream on the USGS East Dixfield quadrangle in Franklin County, Maine (FIPS 23/007). Catalogued in GNIS since 09/30/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Cram Brook sits at 44.58395° N, 70.34006° W (DMS 44°35′02″ N, 70°20′24″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.59611° N, 70.32889° W (DMS 44°35′46″ N, 70°19′44″ 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 Cram Brook itself. The ones closest to Cram Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Butterfield Brook | East Dixfield | 2 mi |
| Potash Brook | East Dixfield | 2.2 mi |
| Tucker Valley Brook | East Dixfield | 3 mi |
| Allen Brook | East Dixfield | 3.4 mi |
| Townsend Brook | Mount Blue | 3.7 mi |
| Anderson Brook | Mount Blue | 3.8 mi |
| Dakin Brook | Mount Blue | 3.9 mi |
| Bates Brook | East Dixfield | 4 mi |
| Temple Brook | Mount Blue | 4.1 mi |
| Pine Brook | East Dixfield | 4.3 mi |
Features on the USGS East Dixfield Quadrangle
The East Dixfield 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 30 catalogued natural features alongside Cram Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Butterfield Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Gould Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Science Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Hugh Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Browns Peak | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Childs Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Law Mountain | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Butterfield Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 2 mi |
| Potash Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 2.2 mi |
| Severy Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.5 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 43-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Cram Brook — 25.4 miles east-northeast as the crow flies, on compass bearing ENE.
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 44.584°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 25.4 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Cram Brook track the nearby Butterfield Hill summit (0.7 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Cram Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Butterfield Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Gould Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Science Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Hugh Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Browns Peak | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 1.5 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Cram Brook located?
Cram Brook is in Franklin County, Maine, approximately 25.4 miles east-northeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS East Dixfield topographic quadrangle.
How far is Cram Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 43 minutes, 25.4 miles east-northeast (bearing ENE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Cram Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Cram Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 564451 on the East Dixfield quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Cram 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.