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Gus Mitchell Brook — Streams 33.6 Miles NE of Chapman Inn
Franklin County, Maine · USGS Farmington Quadrangle · GNIS 567403
Catalogued on the USGS Farmington quadrangle in Franklin County, Maine, Gus Mitchell Brook — a stream — lies 33.6 miles northeast of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “river in the United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 567403, Gus Mitchell Brook is recorded as a stream on the USGS Farmington quadrangle in Franklin County, Maine (FIPS 23/007). Catalogued in GNIS since 09/30/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Gus Mitchell Brook sits at 44.69506° N, 70.24229° W (DMS 44°41′42″ N, 70°14′32″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.68089° N, 70.28312° W (DMS 44°40′51″ N, 70°16′59″ 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 Gus Mitchell Brook itself. The ones closest to Gus Mitchell Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Henry Mitchell Brook | Farmington | 0.6 mi |
| Edes Brook | Mount Blue | 1 mi |
| Conant Brook | Mount Blue | 2.1 mi |
| Barker Stream | Farmington | 3.8 mi |
| Winter Brook | Farmington | 3.9 mi |
| McLeary Brook | Strong | 4.2 mi |
| Temple Brook | Mount Blue | 4.9 mi |
| Beaver Brook | Farmington | 5 mi |
| Dakin Brook | Mount Blue | 5.1 mi |
| Adams Brook | Farmington | 5.2 mi |
Features on the USGS Farmington Quadrangle
The Farmington 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 20 catalogued natural features alongside Gus Mitchell Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Henry Mitchell Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Drury Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Mud Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Porter Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Ballard Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Staples Pond | Reservoirs | Franklin County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Varnum Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 2.8 mi |
| Patriots Peak | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 2.9 mi |
| Voter Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 3.5 mi |
| Barker Stream | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 3.8 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 58-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Gus Mitchell Brook — 33.6 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 44.695°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 33.6 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Gus Mitchell Brook track the nearby Henry Mitchell Brook stream (0.6 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Gus Mitchell Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Henry Mitchell Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Drury Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Edes Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 1 mi |
| Mud Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Caldin Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 1.3 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Gus Mitchell Brook located?
Gus Mitchell Brook is in Franklin County, Maine, approximately 33.6 miles northeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Farmington topographic quadrangle.
How far is Gus Mitchell Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 58 minutes, 33.6 miles northeast (bearing NE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Gus Mitchell Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Gus Mitchell Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 567403 on the Farmington quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Gus Mitchell 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: Q34772035.