Dead Stream — Streams 42.5 Miles NE of Chapman Inn
Franklin County, Maine · USGS Strong Quadrangle · GNIS 564886
Catalogued on the USGS Strong quadrangle in Franklin County, Maine, Dead Stream — a stream — lies 42.5 miles northeast of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 564886, Dead Stream is recorded as a stream on the USGS Strong quadrangle in Franklin County, Maine (FIPS 23/007). Catalogued in GNIS since 09/30/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Dead Stream sits at 44.81589° N, 70.14506° W (DMS 44°48′57″ N, 70°08′42″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.83278° N, 70.14583° W (DMS 44°49′58″ N, 70°08′45″ 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 Dead Stream itself. The ones closest to Dead Stream:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Barker Brook | New Vineyard | 2.9 mi |
| Gilkey Brook | Strong | 3.5 mi |
| Bean Brook | Strong | 3.8 mi |
| Doctor Brook | Strong | 4 mi |
| Valley Brook | Strong | 4 mi |
| McLeary Brook | Strong | 5.4 mi |
| Dickey Brook | Strong | 5.6 mi |
| Winter Brook | Farmington | 5.9 mi |
| Mount Blue Stream | Phillips | 6.2 mi |
| Adams Brook | Farmington | 6.2 mi |
Features on the USGS Strong Quadrangle
The Strong 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 23 catalogued natural features alongside Dead Stream. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Porter Lake | Reservoirs | Franklin County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Lily Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Taylor Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Taylor Hill Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 2 mi |
| Pratt Mountain | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 2.6 mi |
| Dyer Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 2.9 mi |
| Hartwell Mountain | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 3.1 mi |
| Leavitt Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 3.1 mi |
| Gammon Pond | Lakes | Somerset County, ME | 3.3 mi |
| Gilkey Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 3.5 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 73-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Dead Stream — 42.5 miles northeast as the crow flies, on compass bearing NE.
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 44.816°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 42.5 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Dead Stream track the nearby Porter Lake reservoir (0.5 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Dead Stream
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Porter Lake | Reservoirs | Franklin County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Lily Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Mill Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Bauds Pond | Reservoirs | Franklin County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Taylor Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 1.6 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Dead Stream located?
Dead Stream is in Franklin County, Maine, approximately 42.5 miles northeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Strong topographic quadrangle.
How far is Dead Stream from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 73 minutes, 42.5 miles northeast (bearing NE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Dead Stream?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Dead Stream as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 564886 on the Strong quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Dead 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.