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Fran Brook — Streams 28.9 Miles NE of Chapman Inn
Franklin County, Maine · USGS Weld Quadrangle · GNIS 566529
28.9 miles northeast of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Weld topographic quadrangle, Fran Brook is a stream recorded in Franklin County, Maine by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Wikidata short description: “river in the United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Weld 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Fran Brook in Franklin County, Maine (FIPS 23/007), classified as a stream in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 566529). Catalogued in GNIS since 09/30/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Fran Brook sits at 44.71311° N, 70.39201° W (DMS 44°42′47″ N, 70°23′31″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.73639° N, 70.39611° W (DMS 44°44′11″ N, 70°23′46″ 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 Fran Brook itself. The ones closest to Fran Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Parlin Brook | Weld | 2.2 mi |
| Yeaton Brook | Weld | 2.4 mi |
| Houghton Brook | Weld | 2.6 mi |
| Keyes Brook | Weld | 2.7 mi |
| Bowley Brook | Weld | 2.8 mi |
| Alder Brook | Mount Blue | 2.9 mi |
| Swett Brook | Weld | 3.4 mi |
| Rand Brook | Weld | 3.4 mi |
| Snowman Brook | Weld | 3.6 mi |
| West Brook | Weld | 3.7 mi |
Features on the USGS Weld Quadrangle
The Weld 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 28 catalogued natural features alongside Fran Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hedgehog Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Center Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Holt Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Houghton Ledges | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Parlin Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 2.2 mi |
| Yeaton Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 2.4 mi |
| Houghton Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 2.6 mi |
| Keyes Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 2.7 mi |
| Bowley Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 2.8 mi |
| Webb Lake | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 3 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 28.9 miles northeast (bearing NE) of Fran Brook. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 50 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 44.713°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 28.9 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Fran Brook track the nearby Hedgehog Hill summit (0.4 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Fran Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hedgehog Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Center Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Holt Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Houghton Ledges | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Chandler Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 2.1 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Fran Brook located?
Fran Brook is in Franklin County, Maine, approximately 28.9 miles northeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Weld topographic quadrangle.
How far is Fran Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 50 minutes, 28.9 miles northeast (bearing NE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Fran Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Fran Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 566529 on the Weld quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Fran 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.
Wikidata: Q34755902.