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Dickey Brook — Streams 37.9 Miles NE of Chapman Inn
Franklin County, Maine · USGS Strong Quadrangle · GNIS 565093
Catalogued on the USGS Strong quadrangle in Franklin County, Maine, Dickey Brook — a stream — lies 37.9 miles northeast of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “river in Franklin County, Maine, United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 565093, Dickey Brook 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
Dickey Brook sits at 44.80089° N, 70.25645° W (DMS 44°48′03″ N, 70°15′23″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.76422° N, 70.25590° W (DMS 44°45′51″ N, 70°15′21″ 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 Dickey Brook itself. The ones closest to Dickey Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Mount Blue Stream | Phillips | 0.7 mi |
| Valley Brook | Strong | 1.5 mi |
| Doctor Brook | Strong | 1.8 mi |
| Bean Brook | Strong | 1.9 mi |
| Trask Brook | Phillips | 2.9 mi |
| Gilkey Brook | Strong | 3.9 mi |
| McLeary Brook | Strong | 4.3 mi |
| Winter Brook | Farmington | 5.5 mi |
| Dead Stream | Strong | 5.6 mi |
| Conant Brook | Mount Blue | 5.7 mi |
Features on the USGS Strong Quadrangle
The Strong 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 23 catalogued natural features alongside Dickey Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nash Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Stubbs Mountain | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Valley Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Day Mountain Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Doctor Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Bean Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Dyer Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 2.8 mi |
| Hartwell Intervale | Basins | Franklin County, ME | 3.1 mi |
| True Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 3.3 mi |
| Gilkey Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 3.9 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 65-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Dickey Brook — 37.9 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 44.801°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 37.9 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Dickey Brook track the nearby Mount Blue Stream (0.7 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Dickey Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Blue Stream | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Nash Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Bean Mountain | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Stubbs Mountain | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Valley Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 1.5 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Dickey Brook located?
Dickey Brook is in Franklin County, Maine, approximately 37.9 miles northeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Strong topographic quadrangle.
How far is Dickey Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 65 minutes, 37.9 miles northeast (bearing NE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Dickey Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Dickey Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 565093 on the Strong quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Dickey 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: Q34727193.