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Fuller Brook — Streams 32.0 Miles ENE of Chapman Inn
Franklin County, Maine · USGS Wilton Quadrangle · GNIS 566644
Catalogued on the USGS Wilton quadrangle in Franklin County, Maine, Fuller Brook — a stream — lies 32.0 miles east-northeast of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 566644, Fuller Brook is recorded as a stream on the USGS Wilton quadrangle in Franklin County, Maine (FIPS 23/007). Catalogued in GNIS since 09/30/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Fuller Brook sits at 44.51701° N, 70.15950° W (DMS 44°31′01″ N, 70°09′34″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.54056° N, 70.16306° W (DMS 44°32′26″ N, 70°09′47″ 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 Fuller Brook itself. The ones closest to Fuller Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| James Brook | Wilton | 0.9 mi |
| Nash Brook | Wilton | 1 mi |
| Sugar Brook | Farmington Falls | 2.6 mi |
| Huckleberry Stream | Wilton | 2.7 mi |
| Mosquito Brook | Livermore Falls | 2.8 mi |
| Sevenmile Stream | Wilton | 4.5 mi |
| Ridley Brook | East Dixfield | 4.7 mi |
| Jolly Brook | East Dixfield | 4.7 mi |
| Coubers Brook | Wilton | 5.8 mi |
| Meadow Brook | Wilton | 5.8 mi |
Features on the USGS Wilton Quadrangle
The Wilton 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 18 catalogued natural features alongside Fuller Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| James Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Nash Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 1 mi |
| Parker Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Huckleberry Stream | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 2.7 mi |
| Macomber Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 3 mi |
| Androscoggin River Reservoir | Reservoirs | Franklin County, ME | 3.3 mi |
| Jay Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 3.3 mi |
| Spruce Mountain | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 3.4 mi |
| Bean Island | Islands | Franklin County, ME | 4.4 mi |
| Sevenmile Stream | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 4.5 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 55-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Fuller Brook — 32.0 miles east-northeast as the crow flies, on compass bearing ENE.
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 44.517°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 32.0 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Fuller Brook track the nearby James Brook stream (0.9 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Fuller Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| James Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Nash Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 1 mi |
| Parker Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Warren Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Little Moose Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 2 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Fuller Brook located?
Fuller Brook is in Franklin County, Maine, approximately 32.0 miles east-northeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Wilton topographic quadrangle.
How far is Fuller Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 55 minutes, 32.0 miles east-northeast (bearing ENE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Fuller Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Fuller Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 566644 on the Wilton quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Fuller 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.