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Green Brook — Streams 23.9 Miles NE of Chapman Inn
Franklin County, Maine · USGS Weld Quadrangle · GNIS 567202
Catalogued on the USGS Weld quadrangle in Franklin County, Maine, Green Brook — a stream — lies 23.9 miles northeast of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 567202, Green Brook is recorded as a stream on the USGS Weld quadrangle in Franklin County, Maine (FIPS 23/007). Catalogued in GNIS since 09/30/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Green Brook sits at 44.63284° N, 70.42534° W (DMS 44°37′58″ N, 70°25′31″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.59840° N, 70.38895° W (DMS 44°35′54″ N, 70°23′20″ 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 Green Brook itself. The ones closest to Green Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Berry Brook | Weld | 0.1 mi |
| Basin Brook | Weld | 0.9 mi |
| Durgin Brook | Dixfield | 1.5 mi |
| Dunning Brook | Weld | 1.8 mi |
| Lapham Brook | Weld | 1.8 mi |
| Hutchinson Brook | Weld | 2.7 mi |
| Hanscom Brook | Dixfield | 2.9 mi |
| Kittredge Brook | Dixfield | 3 mi |
| Yeaton Brook | Weld | 3.4 mi |
| Alder Brook | Mount Blue | 3.8 mi |
Features on the USGS Weld Quadrangle
The Weld 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 28 catalogued natural features alongside Green Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berry Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 0.1 mi |
| Basin Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Dunning Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Lapham Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Green Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 2.3 mi |
| Cherry Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 2.6 mi |
| Hutchinson Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 2.7 mi |
| Lakin Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 3.4 mi |
| Yeaton Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 3.4 mi |
| Bowley Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 3.9 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 41-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Green Brook — 23.9 miles northeast as the crow flies, on compass bearing NE.
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 44.633°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 23.9 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at Green Brook track the nearby Berry Brook stream (essentially adjacent) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Green Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berry Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 0.1 mi |
| Basin Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Storer Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Durgin Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Dunning Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 1.8 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Green Brook located?
Green Brook is in Franklin County, Maine, approximately 23.9 miles northeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Weld topographic quadrangle.
How far is Green Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 41 minutes, 23.9 miles northeast (bearing NE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Green Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Green Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 567202 on the Weld quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Green 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.