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Huckleberry Stream — Streams 34.2 Miles ENE of Chapman Inn
Franklin County, Maine · USGS Wilton Quadrangle · GNIS 568429
Catalogued on the USGS Wilton quadrangle in Franklin County, Maine, Huckleberry Stream — a stream — lies 34.2 miles east-northeast of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 568429, Huckleberry Stream is recorded as a stream on the USGS Wilton quadrangle in Franklin County, Maine (FIPS 23/007). Catalogued in GNIS since 09/30/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Huckleberry Stream sits at 44.54784° N, 70.12561° W (DMS 44°32′52″ N, 70°07′32″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.55889° N, 70.12528° W (DMS 44°33′32″ N, 70°07′31″ 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 Huckleberry Stream itself. The ones closest to Huckleberry Stream:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Sugar Brook | Farmington Falls | 0.3 mi |
| Nash Brook | Wilton | 2.2 mi |
| James Brook | Wilton | 2.6 mi |
| Fuller Brook | Wilton | 2.7 mi |
| Little Norridgewock Stream | Farmington Falls | 4.1 mi |
| Meadow Brook | Wilton | 5.1 mi |
| Coubers Brook | Wilton | 5.3 mi |
| Whittier Brook | Farmington Falls | 5.3 mi |
| Mosquito Brook | Livermore Falls | 5.4 mi |
| Varnum Stream | Wilton | 5.5 mi |
Features on the USGS Wilton Quadrangle
The Wilton 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 18 catalogued natural features alongside Huckleberry Stream. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nash Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 2.2 mi |
| James Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 2.6 mi |
| Fuller Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 2.7 mi |
| Parker Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 2.8 mi |
| Spruce Mountain | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 3.7 mi |
| Macomber Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 4.2 mi |
| Pease Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 4.3 mi |
| Meadow Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 5.1 mi |
| Coubers Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 5.3 mi |
| Jay Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 5.4 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 59-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Huckleberry Stream — 34.2 miles east-northeast as the crow flies, on compass bearing ENE.
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 44.548°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 34.2 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Huckleberry Stream track the nearby Sugar Brook stream (0.3 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Huckleberry Stream
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sugar Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 0.3 mi |
| North Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Robinson Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Sand Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Little Norridgewock Stream Reservoir | Reservoirs | Franklin County, ME | 1.9 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Huckleberry Stream located?
Huckleberry Stream is in Franklin County, Maine, approximately 34.2 miles east-northeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Wilton topographic quadrangle.
How far is Huckleberry Stream from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 59 minutes, 34.2 miles east-northeast (bearing ENE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Huckleberry Stream?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Huckleberry Stream as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 568429 on the Wilton quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Huckleberry 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.