Hatchery Brook — Streams 39.3 Miles N of Chapman Inn
Franklin County, Maine · USGS Rangeley Quadrangle · GNIS 567751
Catalogued on the USGS Rangeley quadrangle in Franklin County, Maine, Hatchery Brook — a stream — lies 39.3 miles north of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 567751, Hatchery Brook is recorded as a stream on the USGS Rangeley quadrangle in Franklin County, Maine (FIPS 23/007). Catalogued in GNIS since 09/30/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Hatchery Brook sits at 44.96589° N, 70.65535° W (DMS 44°57′57″ N, 70°39′19″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.97750° N, 70.66889° W (DMS 44°58′39″ N, 70°40′08″ 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 Hatchery Brook itself. The ones closest to Hatchery Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Nile Brook | Rangeley | 1.9 mi |
| Quimby Brook | Rangeley | 3 mi |
| Long Pond Stream | Saddleback Mountain | 3.3 mi |
| Cascade Stream | Saddleback Mountain | 3.7 mi |
| Mill Brook | Saddleback Mountain | 4.1 mi |
| Geneva Bog Brook | Saddleback Mountain | 4.4 mi |
| South Bog Stream | Rangeley | 4.5 mi |
| Martin Brook | Rangeley | 4.7 mi |
| Rock Pond Stream | Saddleback Mountain | 4.8 mi |
| Haley Brook | Saddleback Mountain | 5 mi |
Features on the USGS Rangeley Quadrangle
The Rangeley 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 28 catalogued natural features alongside Hatchery Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| City Cove | Bays | Franklin County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Haley Pond | Reservoirs | Franklin County, ME | 1 mi |
| Ross Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Maneskootuk Island | Islands | Franklin County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Nile Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Haines Point | Capes | Franklin County, ME | 2 mi |
| Gull Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| Chick Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| Rangeley Lake | Reservoirs | Franklin County, ME | 2.4 mi |
| Greenvale Cove | Bays | Franklin County, ME | 2.5 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 67-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Hatchery Brook — 39.3 miles north as the crow flies, on compass bearing N.
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 44.966°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 39.3 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Hatchery Brook track the nearby City Cove bay (0.5 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Hatchery Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| City Cove | Bays | Franklin County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Haley Pond | Reservoirs | Franklin County, ME | 1 mi |
| Ross Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Maneskootuk Island | Islands | Franklin County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Nile Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 1.9 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Hatchery Brook located?
Hatchery Brook is in Franklin County, Maine, approximately 39.3 miles north of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Rangeley topographic quadrangle.
How far is Hatchery Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 67 minutes, 39.3 miles north (bearing N) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Hatchery Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Hatchery Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 567751 on the Rangeley quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Hatchery 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.