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Houghton Brook — Streams 26.4 Miles NE of Chapman Inn
Franklin County, Maine · USGS Weld Quadrangle · GNIS 568345
Catalogued on the USGS Weld quadrangle in Franklin County, Maine, Houghton Brook — a stream — lies 26.4 miles northeast of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 568345, Houghton Brook is recorded as a stream on the USGS Weld quadrangle in Franklin County, Maine (FIPS 23/007). Catalogued in GNIS since 09/30/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Houghton Brook sits at 44.69450° N, 70.43840° W (DMS 44°41′40″ N, 70°26′18″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.74172° N, 70.37118° W (DMS 44°44′30″ N, 70°22′16″ 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 Houghton Brook itself. The ones closest to Houghton Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bowley Brook | Weld | 0.4 mi |
| Parlin Brook | Weld | 0.5 mi |
| Swett Brook | Weld | 0.8 mi |
| Snowman Brook | Weld | 1.1 mi |
| West Brook | Weld | 1.5 mi |
| Yeaton Brook | Weld | 2 mi |
| Bachelor Brook | Weld | 2.2 mi |
| Rand Brook | Weld | 2.5 mi |
| Fran Brook | Weld | 2.6 mi |
| Keyes Brook | Weld | 3.3 mi |
Features on the USGS Weld Quadrangle
The Weld 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 28 catalogued natural features alongside Houghton Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bowley Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Webb Lake | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Parlin Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Swett Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Snowman Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| West Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Holt Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Yeaton Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 2 mi |
| Bachelor Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 2.2 mi |
| Rand Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 2.5 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 45-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Houghton Brook — 26.4 miles northeast as the crow flies, on compass bearing NE.
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 44.695°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 26.4 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Houghton Brook track the nearby Bowley Brook stream (0.4 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Houghton Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bowley Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Webb Lake | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Parlin Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Swett Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Snowman Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 1.1 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Houghton Brook located?
Houghton Brook is in Franklin County, Maine, approximately 26.4 miles northeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Weld topographic quadrangle.
How far is Houghton Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 45 minutes, 26.4 miles northeast (bearing NE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Houghton Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Houghton Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 568345 on the Weld quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Houghton 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.