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Fish Brook — Streams 44.0 Miles ENE of Chapman Inn
Franklin County, Maine · USGS New Vineyard Quadrangle · GNIS 566193
44.0 miles east-northeast of Chapman Inn, on the USGS New Vineyard topographic quadrangle, Fish Brook is a stream recorded in Franklin County, Maine by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS New Vineyard 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Fish Brook in Franklin County, Maine (FIPS 23/007), classified as a stream in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 566193). Catalogued in GNIS since 09/30/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Fish Brook sits at 44.75311° N, 70.04062° W (DMS 44°45′11″ N, 70°02′26″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.77306° N, 70.08944° W (DMS 44°46′23″ N, 70°05′22″ 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 Fish Brook itself. The ones closest to Fish Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Mitchell Brook | New Vineyard | 1.4 mi |
| Goodrich Brook | New Sharon | 4.4 mi |
| Adams Brook | Farmington | 5.4 mi |
| Dead Stream | Strong | 6.7 mi |
| Hall Brook | New Vineyard | 6.9 mi |
| Barker Stream | Farmington | 7.3 mi |
| Winter Brook | Farmington | 7.4 mi |
| Muddy Brook | New Sharon | 7.5 mi |
| Barker Brook | New Vineyard | 7.5 mi |
| Fillibrown Brook | Mercer | 7.7 mi |
Features on the USGS New Vineyard Quadrangle
The New Vineyard 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 20 catalogued natural features alongside Fish Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mitchell Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Boardman Mountain | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| True Mountain | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Norton Mountain | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 2.6 mi |
| New Vineyard Basin | Basins | Franklin County, ME | 3.8 mi |
| Griffin Mountain | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 4.1 mi |
| New Vineyard Mountains | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 4.1 mi |
| Caswell Mountain | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 4.2 mi |
| Little Mountain | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 4.6 mi |
| Ick Norton Mountain | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 4.6 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 44.0 miles east-northeast (bearing ENE) of Fish Brook. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 75 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 44.753°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 44.0 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Fish Brook track the nearby Bannock Mountain summit (1.3 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Fish Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bannock Mountain | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Mitchell Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Boardman Mountain | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| True Mountain | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Falls Brook | Streams | Somerset County, ME | 2.3 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Fish Brook located?
Fish Brook is in Franklin County, Maine, approximately 44.0 miles east-northeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS New Vineyard topographic quadrangle.
How far is Fish Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 75 minutes, 44.0 miles east-northeast (bearing ENE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Fish Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Fish Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 566193 on the New Vineyard quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Fish 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.