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Hutchinson Brook — Streams 21.7 Miles NE of Chapman Inn
Franklin County, Maine · USGS Weld Quadrangle · GNIS 568534
Catalogued on the USGS Weld quadrangle in Franklin County, Maine, Hutchinson Brook — a stream — lies 21.7 miles northeast of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 568534, Hutchinson 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
Hutchinson Brook sits at 44.62784° N, 70.47923° W (DMS 44°37′40″ N, 70°28′45″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.66589° N, 70.50340° W (DMS 44°39′57″ N, 70°30′12″ 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 Hutchinson Brook itself. The ones closest to Hutchinson Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hanscom Brook | Dixfield | 0.7 mi |
| Dunning Brook | Weld | 0.9 mi |
| Lapham Brook | Weld | 1.1 mi |
| Durgin Brook | Dixfield | 1.2 mi |
| Kittredge Brook | Dixfield | 1.8 mi |
| Basin Brook | Weld | 1.9 mi |
| Berry Brook | Weld | 2.6 mi |
| Green Brook | Weld | 2.7 mi |
| Mitchell Brook | Rumford | 4.2 mi |
| Swett Brook | Weld | 4.4 mi |
Features on the USGS Weld Quadrangle
The Weld 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 28 catalogued natural features alongside Hutchinson Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dunning Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Lapham Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Basin Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Berry Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 2.6 mi |
| Green Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 2.7 mi |
| Cobble Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 2.7 mi |
| Swett Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 4.4 mi |
| Green Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 4.5 mi |
| Bowley Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 4.7 mi |
| Snowman Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 4.7 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 37-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Hutchinson Brook — 21.7 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 44.628°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 21.7 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at Hutchinson Brook track the nearby Hanscom Brook stream (0.7 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Hutchinson Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hanscom Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Dunning Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Lapham Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Durgin Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Kittredge Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 1.8 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Hutchinson Brook located?
Hutchinson Brook is in Franklin County, Maine, approximately 21.7 miles northeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Weld topographic quadrangle.
How far is Hutchinson Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 37 minutes, 21.7 miles northeast (bearing NE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Hutchinson Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Hutchinson Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 568534 on the Weld quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Hutchinson 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.