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Goodrich Brook — Streams 41.1 Miles ENE of Chapman Inn
Franklin County, Maine · USGS New Sharon Quadrangle · GNIS 566887
Catalogued on the USGS New Sharon quadrangle in Franklin County, Maine, Goodrich Brook — a stream — lies 41.1 miles east-northeast of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 566887, Goodrich Brook is recorded as a stream on the USGS New Sharon quadrangle in Franklin County, Maine (FIPS 23/007). Catalogued in GNIS since 09/30/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Goodrich Brook sits at 44.69062° N, 70.05645° W (DMS 44°41′26″ N, 70°03′23″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.74528° N, 70.05111° W (DMS 44°44′43″ N, 70°03′04″ 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 Goodrich Brook itself. The ones closest to Goodrich Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Muddy Brook | New Sharon | 3.4 mi |
| Bragdon Brook | New Sharon | 3.7 mi |
| Beales Brook | New Sharon | 4.4 mi |
| Fish Brook | New Vineyard | 4.4 mi |
| Cascade Brook | Farmington | 4.5 mi |
| McGurdy Stream | Farmington Falls | 4.8 mi |
| Fillibrown Brook | Mercer | 4.9 mi |
| Wilson Stream | Farmington Falls | 5 mi |
| Adams Brook | Farmington | 5 mi |
| Beaver Brook | Farmington | 5 mi |
Features on the USGS New Sharon Quadrangle
The New Sharon 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 9 catalogued natural features alongside Goodrich Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Perham Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Clearwater Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 3.1 mi |
| Bannock Mountain | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 3.1 mi |
| Muddy Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 3.4 mi |
| Mosher Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 3.5 mi |
| Bragdon Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 3.7 mi |
| Beales Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 4.4 mi |
| Mosher Pond | Reservoirs | Franklin County, ME | 4.6 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 70-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Goodrich Brook — 41.1 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 44.691°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 41.1 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Goodrich Brook track the nearby Perham Hill summit (1.7 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Goodrich Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Perham Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Clearwater Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 3.1 mi |
| Bannock Mountain | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 3.1 mi |
| Muddy Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 3.4 mi |
| Mosher Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 3.5 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Goodrich Brook located?
Goodrich Brook is in Franklin County, Maine, approximately 41.1 miles east-northeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS New Sharon topographic quadrangle.
How far is Goodrich Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 70 minutes, 41.1 miles east-northeast (bearing ENE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Goodrich Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Goodrich Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 566887 on the New Sharon quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Goodrich 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.