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Edes Brook — Streams 33.5 Miles NE of Chapman Inn
Franklin County, Maine · USGS Mount Blue Quadrangle · GNIS 565782
33.5 miles northeast of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Mount Blue topographic quadrangle, Edes Brook is a stream recorded in Franklin County, Maine by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Mount Blue 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Edes Brook in Franklin County, Maine (FIPS 23/007), classified as a stream in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 565782). Catalogued in GNIS since 09/30/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Edes Brook sits at 44.70589° N, 70.25590° W (DMS 44°42′21″ N, 70°15′21″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.69278° N, 70.29972° W (DMS 44°41′34″ N, 70°17′59″ 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 Edes Brook itself. The ones closest to Edes Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Gus Mitchell Brook | Farmington | 1 mi |
| Conant Brook | Mount Blue | 1.1 mi |
| Henry Mitchell Brook | Farmington | 1.6 mi |
| Winter Brook | Farmington | 3.9 mi |
| McLeary Brook | Strong | 4 mi |
| Barker Stream | Farmington | 4.5 mi |
| Trask Brook | Phillips | 5.2 mi |
| Temple Brook | Mount Blue | 5.3 mi |
| Dakin Brook | Mount Blue | 5.5 mi |
| Adams Brook | Farmington | 5.6 mi |
Features on the USGS Mount Blue Quadrangle
The Mount Blue 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 30 catalogued natural features alongside Edes Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caldin Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 1 mi |
| Conant Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Potato Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Holman Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Grants Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Center Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 2.2 mi |
| Derby Mountain | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 2.3 mi |
| Wilder Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 2.8 mi |
| Jessie Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 2.9 mi |
| Dean Mountain | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 2.9 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 33.5 miles northeast (bearing NE) of Edes Brook. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 57 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 44.706°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 33.5 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Edes Brook track the nearby Drury Pond lake (0.8 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Edes Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drury Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Gus Mitchell Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 1 mi |
| Caldin Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 1 mi |
| Conant Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Mud Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 1.2 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Edes Brook located?
Edes Brook is in Franklin County, Maine, approximately 33.5 miles northeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Mount Blue topographic quadrangle.
How far is Edes Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 57 minutes, 33.5 miles northeast (bearing NE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Edes Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Edes Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 565782 on the Mount Blue quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Edes 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.