Haley Brook — Streams 40.7 Miles NNE of Chapman Inn
Franklin County, Maine · USGS Saddleback Mountain Quadrangle · GNIS 567444
40.7 miles north-northeast of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Saddleback Mountain topographic quadrangle, Haley Brook is a stream recorded in Franklin County, Maine by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Wikidata short description: “river in Franklin County, Maine, United States”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Saddleback Mountain 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Haley Brook in Franklin County, Maine (FIPS 23/007), classified as a stream in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 567444). Catalogued in GNIS since 09/30/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Haley Brook sits at 44.96894° N, 70.55257° W (DMS 44°58′08″ N, 70°33′09″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.95139° N, 70.50194° W (DMS 44°57′05″ N, 70°30′07″ 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 Haley Brook itself. The ones closest to Haley Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Rock Pond Stream | Saddleback Mountain | 0.3 mi |
| Geneva Bog Brook | Saddleback Mountain | 0.7 mi |
| Cold Stream | Saddleback Mountain | 1.9 mi |
| Redington Stream | Saddleback Mountain | 2.1 mi |
| Cascade Stream | Saddleback Mountain | 4.4 mi |
| Nile Brook | Rangeley | 4.5 mi |
| Long Pond Stream | Saddleback Mountain | 4.5 mi |
| Mill Brook | Saddleback Mountain | 4.5 mi |
| Quill Pond Brook | Quill Hill | 4.8 mi |
| Hatchery Brook | Rangeley | 5 mi |
Features on the USGS Saddleback Mountain Quadrangle
The Saddleback Mountain 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 24 catalogued natural features alongside Haley Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rock Pond Stream | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 0.3 mi |
| Saddleback Lake | Reservoirs | Franklin County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Geneva Bog Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Cold Stream | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Redington Stream | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| Oakes Nubble | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 2.2 mi |
| Potato Nubble | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 2.6 mi |
| Midway Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 2.7 mi |
| Saddleback Mountain | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 3.2 mi |
| City Pond | Reservoirs | Franklin County, ME | 3.3 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 40.7 miles north-northeast (bearing NNE) of Haley Brook. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 70 minutes — comfortably inside a half-day outing window after breakfast.
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 44.969°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 40.7 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Haley Brook track the nearby Rock Pond Stream (0.3 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Haley Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rock Pond Stream | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 0.3 mi |
| Saddleback Lake | Reservoirs | Franklin County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Geneva Bog Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Cold Stream | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Redington Stream | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 2.1 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Haley Brook located?
Haley Brook is in Franklin County, Maine, approximately 40.7 miles north-northeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Saddleback Mountain topographic quadrangle.
How far is Haley Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 70 minutes, 40.7 miles north-northeast (bearing NNE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Haley Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Haley Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 567444 on the Saddleback Mountain quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Haley 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: Q34773754.