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Hanscom Brook — Streams 21.2 Miles NE of Chapman Inn
Franklin County, Maine · USGS Dixfield Quadrangle · GNIS 567573
21.2 miles northeast of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Dixfield topographic quadrangle, Hanscom Brook is a stream recorded in Franklin County, Maine by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Dixfield 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Hanscom Brook in Franklin County, Maine (FIPS 23/007), classified as a stream in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 567573). Catalogued in GNIS since 09/30/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Hanscom Brook sits at 44.61812° N, 70.47979° W (DMS 44°37′05″ N, 70°28′47″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.64451° N, 70.52646° W (DMS 44°38′40″ N, 70°31′35″ 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 Hanscom Brook itself. The ones closest to Hanscom Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hutchinson Brook | Weld | 0.7 mi |
| Kittredge Brook | Dixfield | 1.1 mi |
| Dunning Brook | Weld | 1.2 mi |
| Durgin Brook | Dixfield | 1.3 mi |
| Lapham Brook | Weld | 1.6 mi |
| Basin Brook | Weld | 2.2 mi |
| Berry Brook | Weld | 2.8 mi |
| Green Brook | Weld | 2.9 mi |
| Mitchell Brook | Rumford | 4 mi |
| Swett Brook | Weld | 5 mi |
Features on the USGS Dixfield Quadrangle
The Dixfield 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 36 catalogued natural features alongside Hanscom Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kittredge Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Durgin Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| The Falls | Waterfalls | Oxford County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Paddy Meadow Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Storer Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| Potter Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 3 mi |
| Harlow Ridge | Ridges | Oxford County, ME | 3.2 mi |
| Masterman Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 3.3 mi |
| Podunk Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 3.3 mi |
| Staples Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 3.5 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 21.2 miles northeast (bearing NE) of Hanscom Brook. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 36 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 44.618°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 21.2 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at Hanscom Brook track the nearby Hutchinson Brook stream (0.7 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Hanscom Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hutchinson Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Kittredge Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Dunning Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Durgin Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Halfmoon Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 1.4 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Hanscom Brook located?
Hanscom Brook is in Franklin County, Maine, approximately 21.2 miles northeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Dixfield topographic quadrangle.
How far is Hanscom Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 36 minutes, 21.2 miles northeast (bearing NE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Hanscom Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Hanscom Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 567573 on the Dixfield quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Hanscom 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.