Aerial imagery: USGS National Map (public domain)
Jont Stream — Streams 32.8 Miles NNE of Chapman Inn
Franklin County, Maine · USGS Madrid Quadrangle · GNIS 568977
32.8 miles north-northeast of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Madrid topographic quadrangle, Jont Stream is a stream recorded in Franklin County, Maine by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Wikidata short description: “river in the United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Madrid 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Jont Stream in Franklin County, Maine (FIPS 23/007), classified as a stream in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 568977). Catalogued in GNIS since 09/30/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Jont Stream sits at 44.81867° N, 70.46368° W (DMS 44°49′07″ N, 70°27′49″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.78784° N, 70.52618° W (DMS 44°47′16″ N, 70°31′34″ 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 Jont Stream itself. The ones closest to Jont Stream:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| South Branch Sandy River | Madrid | 2.5 mi |
| Crossman Stream | Madrid | 2.8 mi |
| Saddleback Stream | Madrid | 3.1 mi |
| Orbeton Stream | Madrid | 3.5 mi |
| Chandler Mill Stream | Jackson Mountain | 3.7 mi |
| Cottle Brook | Madrid | 4.4 mi |
| Conant Stream | Redington | 4.4 mi |
| Keyes Brook | Weld | 5.5 mi |
| Rand Brook | Weld | 6.3 mi |
| Winship Stream | Redington | 6.5 mi |
Features on the USGS Madrid Quadrangle
The Madrid 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 18 catalogued natural features alongside Jont Stream. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pearl Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 1 mi |
| Lufkin Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Mud Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| Stetson Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 2.2 mi |
| South Branch Sandy River | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 2.5 mi |
| Crossman Stream | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 2.8 mi |
| Saddleback Stream | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 3.1 mi |
| Bog Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 3.3 mi |
| Rowe Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 3.3 mi |
| Bear Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 3.4 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 32.8 miles north-northeast (bearing NNE) of Jont Stream. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 56 minutes — comfortably inside a half-day outing window after breakfast.
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 44.819°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 32.8 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Jont Stream track the nearby Pearl Pond lake (1.0 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Jont Stream
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pearl Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 1 mi |
| Lufkin Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Mud Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| Stetson Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 2.2 mi |
| South Branch Sandy River | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 2.5 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Jont Stream located?
Jont Stream is in Franklin County, Maine, approximately 32.8 miles north-northeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Madrid topographic quadrangle.
How far is Jont Stream from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 56 minutes, 32.8 miles north-northeast (bearing NNE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Jont Stream?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Jont Stream as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 568977 on the Madrid quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Jont 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.
Wikidata: Q34798633.