Flatiron Brook — Streams 46.7 Miles N of Chapman Inn
Franklin County, Maine · USGS Kennebago Lake Quadrangle · GNIS 566289
46.7 miles north of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Kennebago Lake topographic quadrangle, Flatiron Brook is a stream recorded in Franklin County, Maine by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Kennebago Lake 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Flatiron Brook in Franklin County, Maine (FIPS 23/007), classified as a stream in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 566289). Catalogued in GNIS since 09/30/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Flatiron Brook sits at 45.07672° N, 70.68923° W (DMS 45°04′36″ N, 70°41′21″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 45.05667° N, 70.70750° W (DMS 45°03′24″ N, 70°42′27″ 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 Flatiron Brook itself. The ones closest to Flatiron Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Wilber Brook | Kennebago Lake | 0.4 mi |
| Blanchard Brook | Kennebago Lake | 0.6 mi |
| Black Brook | Kennebago Lake | 2.9 mi |
| Big Sag Brook | Kennebago Lake | 3.1 mi |
| Norton Brook | Kennebago Lake | 3.7 mi |
| Baker Brook | Quill Hill | 5.5 mi |
| Quill Pond Brook | Quill Hill | 5.9 mi |
| Quimby Brook | Rangeley | 7.1 mi |
| Whetstone Brook | Oquossoc | 7.6 mi |
| Kennebago River | Oquossoc | 7.6 mi |
Features on the USGS Kennebago Lake Quadrangle
The Kennebago Lake 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 25 catalogued natural features alongside Flatiron Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wilber Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Blanchard Cove | Bays | Franklin County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Blanchard Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Flatiron Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Blanchard Ponds | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Blackcat Mountain | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Skedaddle Cove | Bays | Franklin County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Kennebago Lake | Reservoirs | Franklin County, ME | 2 mi |
| Black Spur | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 2.4 mi |
| Spotted Mountain | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 2.8 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 46.7 miles north (bearing N) of Flatiron Brook. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 80 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 45.077°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 46.7 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Flatiron Brook track the nearby Wilber Brook stream (0.4 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Flatiron Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wilber Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Blanchard Cove | Bays | Franklin County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Blanchard Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Flatiron Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Blanchard Ponds | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 1.4 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Flatiron Brook located?
Flatiron Brook is in Franklin County, Maine, approximately 46.7 miles north of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Kennebago Lake topographic quadrangle.
How far is Flatiron Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 80 minutes, 46.7 miles north (bearing N) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Flatiron Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Flatiron Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 566289 on the Kennebago Lake quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Flatiron 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.