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Durgin Brook — Streams 22.4 Miles NE of Chapman Inn
Franklin County, Maine · USGS Dixfield Quadrangle · GNIS 565431
22.4 miles northeast of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Dixfield topographic quadrangle, Durgin Brook is a stream recorded in Franklin County, Maine by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Dixfield 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Durgin Brook in Franklin County, Maine (FIPS 23/007), classified as a stream in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 565431). Catalogued in GNIS since 09/30/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Durgin Brook sits at 44.62478° N, 70.45423° W (DMS 44°37′29″ N, 70°27′15″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.59722° N, 70.42639° W (DMS 44°35′50″ N, 70°25′35″ 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 Durgin Brook itself. The ones closest to Durgin Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Dunning Brook | Weld | 0.5 mi |
| Lapham Brook | Weld | 0.9 mi |
| Basin Brook | Weld | 1 mi |
| Hutchinson Brook | Weld | 1.2 mi |
| Hanscom Brook | Dixfield | 1.3 mi |
| Berry Brook | Weld | 1.5 mi |
| Green Brook | Weld | 1.5 mi |
| Kittredge Brook | Dixfield | 1.7 mi |
| Swett Brook | Weld | 4.3 mi |
| Bowley Brook | Weld | 4.5 mi |
Features on the USGS Dixfield Quadrangle
The Dixfield 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 36 catalogued natural features alongside Durgin Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Storer Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Hanscom Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Kittredge Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| The Falls | Waterfalls | Oxford County, ME | 2.2 mi |
| Paddy Meadow Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.4 mi |
| Podunk Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 2.5 mi |
| Potter Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 2.5 mi |
| Masterman Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 3.2 mi |
| Siberia Meadows | Other Natural Features | Oxford County, ME | 3.7 mi |
| Staples Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 3.8 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 22.4 miles northeast (bearing NE) of Durgin 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 44.625°), 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 Durgin Brook track the nearby Dunning Brook stream (0.5 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Durgin Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dunning Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Storer Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Lapham Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Basin Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 1 mi |
| Hutchinson Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 1.2 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Durgin Brook located?
Durgin Brook is in Franklin County, Maine, approximately 22.4 miles northeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Dixfield topographic quadrangle.
How far is Durgin 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 Durgin Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Durgin Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 565431 on the Dixfield quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Durgin 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.