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Jolly Brook — Streams 28.0 Miles ENE of Chapman Inn
Franklin County, Maine · USGS East Dixfield Quadrangle · GNIS 568943
Within Franklin County, Maine, on the USGS East Dixfield quadrangle, the stream known as Jolly Brook sits 28.0 miles east-northeast of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “river in Franklin County, Maine, United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Franklin County, Maine, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Jolly Brook as a stream on the East Dixfield topographic quadrangle (FIPS 23/007), under Feature ID 568943. Catalogued in GNIS since 09/30/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Jolly Brook sits at 44.53479° N, 70.25117° W (DMS 44°32′05″ N, 70°15′04″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.53222° N, 70.29056° W (DMS 44°31′56″ N, 70°17′26″ 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 Jolly Brook itself. The ones closest to Jolly Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Sevenmile Stream | Wilton | 1.2 mi |
| Ridley Brook | East Dixfield | 1.3 mi |
| Allen Brook | East Dixfield | 2.3 mi |
| Tucker Valley Brook | East Dixfield | 2.6 mi |
| Mosquito Brook | Livermore Falls | 3.3 mi |
| Potash Brook | East Dixfield | 3.4 mi |
| Butterfield Brook | East Dixfield | 3.6 mi |
| Coubers Brook | Wilton | 4.3 mi |
| Meadow Brook | Wilton | 4.6 mi |
| Fuller Brook | Wilton | 4.7 mi |
Features on the USGS East Dixfield Quadrangle
The East Dixfield 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 30 catalogued natural features alongside Jolly Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ridley Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Paine Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Nebo Mountain | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Allen Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 2.3 mi |
| Tucker Valley Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 2.6 mi |
| Canton Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 3.2 mi |
| Pinnacle | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 3.3 mi |
| Potash Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 3.4 mi |
| Walker Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 3.4 mi |
| Severy Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 3.6 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing ENE out of Bethel for 28.0 miles (east-northeast) and you reach Jolly Brook; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 48 minutes.
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 44.535°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 28.0 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Jolly Brook track the nearby Sevenmile Stream (1.2 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Jolly Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sevenmile Stream | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Ridley Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Bean Island | Islands | Franklin County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Paine Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Nebo Mountain | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 1.8 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Jolly Brook located?
Jolly Brook is in Franklin County, Maine, approximately 28.0 miles east-northeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS East Dixfield topographic quadrangle.
How far is Jolly Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 48 minutes, 28.0 miles east-northeast (bearing ENE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Jolly Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Jolly Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 568943 on the East Dixfield quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Jolly 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.
Wikidata: Q34797635.