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Gilkey Brook — Streams 41.8 Miles NE of Chapman Inn
Franklin County, Maine · USGS Strong Quadrangle · GNIS 566792
Within Franklin County, Maine, on the USGS Strong quadrangle, the stream known as Gilkey Brook sits 41.8 miles northeast of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “river in the United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Franklin County, Maine, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Gilkey Brook as a stream on the Strong topographic quadrangle (FIPS 23/007), under Feature ID 566792. Catalogued in GNIS since 09/30/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Gilkey Brook sits at 44.84339° N, 70.20423° W (DMS 44°50′36″ N, 70°12′15″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.88422° N, 70.19118° W (DMS 44°53′03″ N, 70°11′28″ 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 Gilkey Brook itself. The ones closest to Gilkey Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Doctor Brook | Strong | 2.2 mi |
| Bean Brook | Strong | 2.2 mi |
| Valley Brook | Strong | 2.9 mi |
| Dead Stream | Strong | 3.5 mi |
| Dickey Brook | Strong | 3.9 mi |
| Mount Blue Stream | Phillips | 4.2 mi |
| Barker Brook | New Vineyard | 4.6 mi |
| Quick Stream | Mount Abraham | 4.9 mi |
| Rapid Stream | Kingfield | 6.2 mi |
| McLeary Brook | Strong | 6.4 mi |
Features on the USGS Strong Quadrangle
The Strong 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 23 catalogued natural features alongside Gilkey Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| True Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 1 mi |
| Taylor Hill Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Taylor Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 2 mi |
| Allen Pinnacle | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| Doctor Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 2.2 mi |
| Bean Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 2.2 mi |
| Valley Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 2.9 mi |
| Dyer Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 3 mi |
| Nash Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 3.4 mi |
| Porter Lake | Reservoirs | Franklin County, ME | 3.4 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing NE out of Bethel for 41.8 miles (northeast) and you reach Gilkey Brook; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 72 minutes.
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 44.843°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 41.8 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Gilkey Brook track the nearby True Hill summit (1.0 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Gilkey Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| True Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 1 mi |
| Taylor Hill Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Taylor Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 2 mi |
| Allen Pinnacle | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| Doctor Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 2.2 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Gilkey Brook located?
Gilkey Brook is in Franklin County, Maine, approximately 41.8 miles northeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Strong topographic quadrangle.
How far is Gilkey Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 72 minutes, 41.8 miles northeast (bearing NE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Gilkey Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Gilkey Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 566792 on the Strong quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Gilkey 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: Q34761996.