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Keyes Brook — Streams 29.3 Miles NE of Chapman Inn
Franklin County, Maine · USGS Weld Quadrangle · GNIS 569137
Catalogued on the USGS Weld quadrangle in Franklin County, Maine, Keyes Brook — a stream — lies 29.3 miles northeast of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “stream in Franklin County, Maine, United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 569137, Keyes 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
Keyes Brook sits at 44.74256° N, 70.42951° W (DMS 44°44′33″ N, 70°25′46″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.73417° N, 70.40556° W (DMS 44°44′03″ N, 70°24′20″ 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 Keyes Brook itself. The ones closest to Keyes Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Rand Brook | Weld | 1.7 mi |
| Fran Brook | Weld | 2.7 mi |
| Parlin Brook | Weld | 2.9 mi |
| Bachelor Brook | Weld | 2.9 mi |
| West Brook | Weld | 3.3 mi |
| Houghton Brook | Weld | 3.3 mi |
| Snowman Brook | Weld | 3.6 mi |
| Bowley Brook | Weld | 3.8 mi |
| Swett Brook | Weld | 3.9 mi |
| Tumbledown Brook | Roxbury | 4.3 mi |
Features on the USGS Weld Quadrangle
The Weld 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 28 catalogued natural features alongside Keyes Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Center Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Rand Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Potter Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 2.3 mi |
| Hedgehog Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 2.6 mi |
| Fran Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 2.7 mi |
| Parlin Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 2.9 mi |
| Bachelor Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 2.9 mi |
| Rand Ridge | Ridges | Franklin County, ME | 3.2 mi |
| West Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 3.3 mi |
| Webb Lake | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 3.3 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 50-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Keyes Brook — 29.3 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 44.743°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 29.3 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Keyes Brook track the nearby Center Hill summit (1.6 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Keyes Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Center Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Rand Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Potter Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 2.3 mi |
| Pope Mountain | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 2.4 mi |
| Hedgehog Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 2.6 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Keyes Brook located?
Keyes Brook is in Franklin County, Maine, approximately 29.3 miles northeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Weld topographic quadrangle.
How far is Keyes Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 50 minutes, 29.3 miles northeast (bearing NE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Keyes Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Keyes Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 569137 on the Weld quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Keyes 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: Q35408140.