Hall Brook — Streams 49.0 Miles NE of Chapman Inn
Franklin County, Maine · USGS New Vineyard Quadrangle · GNIS 561017
Within Franklin County, Maine, on the USGS New Vineyard quadrangle, the stream known as Hall Brook sits 49.0 miles northeast of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Franklin County, Maine, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Hall Brook as a stream on the New Vineyard topographic quadrangle (FIPS 23/007), under Feature ID 561017. Catalogued in GNIS since 09/30/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Hall Brook sits at 44.85061° N, 70.01284° W (DMS 44°51′02″ N, 70°00′46″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.84778° N, 70.06778° W (DMS 44°50′52″ N, 70°04′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 Hall Brook itself. The ones closest to Hall Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Barker Brook | New Vineyard | 4.7 mi |
| Mitchell Brook | New Vineyard | 6 mi |
| Fish Brook | New Vineyard | 6.9 mi |
| Dead Stream | Strong | 6.9 mi |
| Taylor Brook | Kingfield | 7.5 mi |
| Indian Stream | Kingfield | 7.7 mi |
| Gilkey Brook | Strong | 9.4 mi |
| Stanley Stream | Kingfield | 10.2 mi |
| Alder Stream | Kingfield | 10.4 mi |
| West Branch Carrabassett River | Kingfield | 10.4 mi |
Features on the USGS New Vineyard Quadrangle
The New Vineyard 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 20 catalogued natural features alongside Hall Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greenwood Stream | Streams | Somerset County, ME | 0 mi |
| Greenwood Brook | Streams | Somerset County, ME | 0.1 mi |
| Gamape Hill | Summits | Somerset County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Ick Norton Mountain | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 3.6 mi |
| Strickland Hill | Summits | Somerset County, ME | 3.9 mi |
| Little Mountain | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 4.1 mi |
| Barker Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 4.7 mi |
| Caswell Mountain | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 5 mi |
| Luce Brook | Streams | Somerset County, ME | 5.4 mi |
| Bauds Pond | Reservoirs | Franklin County, ME | 5.4 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing NE out of Bethel for 49.0 miles (northeast) and you reach Hall Brook; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 84 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 44.851°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 49.0 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Hall Brook track the nearby Greenwood Stream (essentially adjacent) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Hall Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greenwood Stream | Streams | Somerset County, ME | 0 mi |
| Greenwood Brook | Streams | Somerset County, ME | 0.1 mi |
| Gamape Hill | Summits | Somerset County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Holland Waite Hill | Summits | Somerset County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Barton Hill | Summits | Somerset County, ME | 2.3 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Hall Brook located?
Hall Brook is in Franklin County, Maine, approximately 49.0 miles northeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS New Vineyard topographic quadrangle.
How far is Hall Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 84 minutes, 49.0 miles northeast (bearing NE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Hall Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Hall Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 561017 on the New Vineyard quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Hall 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.