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Dunning Brook — Streams 22.4 Miles NE of Chapman Inn
Franklin County, Maine · USGS Weld Quadrangle · GNIS 565422
22.4 miles northeast of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Weld topographic quadrangle, Dunning Brook is a stream recorded in Franklin County, Maine by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Weld 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Dunning Brook in Franklin County, Maine (FIPS 23/007), classified as a stream in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 565422). Catalogued in GNIS since 09/30/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Dunning Brook sits at 44.63006° N, 70.46090° W (DMS 44°37′48″ N, 70°27′39″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.66833° N, 70.48417° W (DMS 44°40′06″ N, 70°29′03″ 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 Dunning Brook itself. The ones closest to Dunning Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Durgin Brook | Dixfield | 0.5 mi |
| Lapham Brook | Weld | 0.5 mi |
| Hutchinson Brook | Weld | 0.9 mi |
| Basin Brook | Weld | 1 mi |
| Hanscom Brook | Dixfield | 1.2 mi |
| Berry Brook | Weld | 1.7 mi |
| Green Brook | Weld | 1.8 mi |
| Kittredge Brook | Dixfield | 1.9 mi |
| Swett Brook | Weld | 4 mi |
| Bowley Brook | Weld | 4.2 mi |
Features on the USGS Weld Quadrangle
The Weld 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 28 catalogued natural features alongside Dunning Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lapham Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Hutchinson Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Basin Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 1 mi |
| Berry Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Green Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Cobble Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 2.9 mi |
| Green Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 3.6 mi |
| Swett Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 4 mi |
| Bowley Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 4.2 mi |
| Cherry Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 4.3 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 22.4 miles northeast (bearing NE) of Dunning Brook. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 38 minutes — comfortably inside a half-day outing window after breakfast.
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 44.630°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 22.4 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at Dunning Brook track the nearby Durgin Brook stream (0.5 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Dunning Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Durgin Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Lapham Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Hutchinson Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Basin Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 1 mi |
| Hanscom Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 1.2 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Dunning Brook located?
Dunning Brook is in Franklin County, Maine, approximately 22.4 miles northeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Weld topographic quadrangle.
How far is Dunning Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 38 minutes, 22.4 miles northeast (bearing NE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Dunning Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Dunning Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 565422 on the Weld quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Dunning 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.