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Hardy Stream — Streams 40.3 Miles NNE of Chapman Inn
Franklin County, Maine · USGS Redington Quadrangle · GNIS 567640
Catalogued on the USGS Redington quadrangle in Franklin County, Maine, Hardy Stream — a stream — lies 40.3 miles north-northeast of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 567640, Hardy Stream is recorded as a stream on the USGS Redington quadrangle in Franklin County, Maine (FIPS 23/007). Catalogued in GNIS since 09/30/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Hardy Stream sits at 44.92478° N, 70.41729° W (DMS 44°55′29″ N, 70°25′02″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.95194° N, 70.46444° W (DMS 44°57′07″ N, 70°27′52″ 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 Hardy Stream itself. The ones closest to Hardy Stream:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Perham Stream | Redington | 1.7 mi |
| Winship Stream | Redington | 2 mi |
| Conant Stream | Redington | 3.4 mi |
| Orbeton Stream | Madrid | 4.7 mi |
| Saddleback Stream | Madrid | 4.7 mi |
| Cottle Brook | Madrid | 5.2 mi |
| South Branch Sandy River | Madrid | 5.3 mi |
| Crossman Stream | Madrid | 6.3 mi |
| Chandler Mill Stream | Jackson Mountain | 6.6 mi |
| Haley Brook | Saddleback Mountain | 7.3 mi |
Features on the USGS Redington Quadrangle
The Redington 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 12 catalogued natural features alongside Hardy Stream. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beal Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Perham Stream | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Potato Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 2 mi |
| Winship Stream | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 2 mi |
| Mecham Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 2 mi |
| Saddleback Junior | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 3 mi |
| Conant Stream | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 3.4 mi |
| Poplar Ridge | Ridges | Franklin County, ME | 3.6 mi |
| Winslow Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 3.7 mi |
| Saddleback Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 4.1 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 69-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Hardy Stream — 40.3 miles north-northeast as the crow flies, on compass bearing NNE.
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 44.925°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 40.3 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Hardy Stream track the nearby Beal Pond lake (1.5 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Hardy Stream
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beal Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Perham Stream | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Potato Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 2 mi |
| Winship Stream | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 2 mi |
| Mecham Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 2 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Hardy Stream located?
Hardy Stream is in Franklin County, Maine, approximately 40.3 miles north-northeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Redington topographic quadrangle.
How far is Hardy Stream from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 69 minutes, 40.3 miles north-northeast (bearing NNE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Hardy Stream?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Hardy Stream as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 567640 on the Redington quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Hardy Stream?
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.