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Doctor Brook — Streams 39.7 Miles NE of Chapman Inn
Franklin County, Maine · USGS Strong Quadrangle · GNIS 565142
Within Franklin County, Maine, on the USGS Strong quadrangle, the stream known as Doctor Brook sits 39.7 miles northeast of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “river in the United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Franklin County, Maine, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Doctor Brook as a stream on the Strong topographic quadrangle (FIPS 23/007), under Feature ID 565142. Catalogued in GNIS since 09/30/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Doctor Brook sits at 44.81589° N, 70.22590° W (DMS 44°48′57″ N, 70°13′33″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.81506° N, 70.25507° W (DMS 44°48′54″ N, 70°15′18″ 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 Doctor Brook itself. The ones closest to Doctor Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bean Brook | Strong | 0.2 mi |
| Valley Brook | Strong | 0.8 mi |
| Dickey Brook | Strong | 1.8 mi |
| Gilkey Brook | Strong | 2.2 mi |
| Mount Blue Stream | Phillips | 2.3 mi |
| Dead Stream | Strong | 4 mi |
| McLeary Brook | Strong | 4.7 mi |
| Trask Brook | Phillips | 4.7 mi |
| Winter Brook | Farmington | 5.7 mi |
| Quick Stream | Mount Abraham | 5.9 mi |
Features on the USGS Strong Quadrangle
The Strong 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 23 catalogued natural features alongside Doctor Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bean Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 0.2 mi |
| Valley Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Nash Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Dyer Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Dickey Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| True Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Gilkey Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 2.2 mi |
| Stubbs Mountain | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 2.6 mi |
| Hartwell Intervale | Basins | Franklin County, ME | 2.7 mi |
| Taylor Hill Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 2.8 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing NE out of Bethel for 39.7 miles (northeast) and you reach Doctor Brook; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 68 minutes.
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 39.7 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Doctor Brook track the nearby Bean Brook stream (0.2 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Doctor Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bean Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 0.2 mi |
| Valley Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Nash Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Bean Mountain | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Dyer Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 1.7 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Doctor Brook located?
Doctor Brook is in Franklin County, Maine, approximately 39.7 miles northeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Strong topographic quadrangle.
How far is Doctor Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 68 minutes, 39.7 miles northeast (bearing NE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Doctor Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Doctor Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 565142 on the Strong quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Doctor 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: Q34728409.