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Dakin Brook — Streams 28.9 Miles ENE of Chapman Inn
Franklin County, Maine · USGS Mount Blue Quadrangle · GNIS 564745
Catalogued on the USGS Mount Blue quadrangle in Franklin County, Maine, Dakin Brook — a stream — lies 28.9 miles east-northeast of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “river in the United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 564745, Dakin Brook is recorded as a stream on the USGS Mount Blue quadrangle in Franklin County, Maine (FIPS 23/007). Catalogued in GNIS since 09/30/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Dakin Brook sits at 44.63145° N, 70.29645° W (DMS 44°37′53″ N, 70°17′47″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.61645° N, 70.32367° W (DMS 44°36′59″ N, 70°19′25″ 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 Dakin Brook itself. The ones closest to Dakin Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Temple Brook | Mount Blue | 0.3 mi |
| Townsend Brook | Mount Blue | 1.2 mi |
| Anderson Brook | Mount Blue | 1.4 mi |
| Pine Brook | East Dixfield | 1.8 mi |
| Bates Brook | East Dixfield | 2.5 mi |
| Wilson Stream | East Dixfield | 2.6 mi |
| Cram Brook | East Dixfield | 3.9 mi |
| Butterfield Brook | East Dixfield | 4 mi |
| Potash Brook | East Dixfield | 4.2 mi |
| Stony Brook | Wilton | 4.3 mi |
Features on the USGS Mount Blue Quadrangle
The Mount Blue 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 30 catalogued natural features alongside Dakin Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Temple Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 0.3 mi |
| Old Bluff | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 1 mi |
| Crockett Mountain | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Townsend Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Anderson Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Varnum Mountain | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Dean Mountain | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 2.6 mi |
| Bald Mountain | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 2.8 mi |
| Saddleback Mountain | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 3 mi |
| Kinneys Head | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 3.1 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 50-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Dakin Brook — 28.9 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 44.631°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 28.9 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Dakin Brook track the nearby Temple Brook stream (0.3 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Dakin Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Temple Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 0.3 mi |
| Old Bluff | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 1 mi |
| Crockett Mountain | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Townsend Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Anderson Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 1.4 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Dakin Brook located?
Dakin Brook is in Franklin County, Maine, approximately 28.9 miles east-northeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Mount Blue topographic quadrangle.
How far is Dakin Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 50 minutes, 28.9 miles east-northeast (bearing ENE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Dakin Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Dakin Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 564745 on the Mount Blue quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Dakin 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: Q34720710.