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Lapham Brook — Streams 22.8 Miles NE of Chapman Inn
Franklin County, Maine · USGS Weld Quadrangle · GNIS 569378
Within Franklin County, Maine, on the USGS Weld quadrangle, the stream known as Lapham Brook sits 22.8 miles northeast of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Franklin County, Maine, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Lapham Brook as a stream on the Weld topographic quadrangle (FIPS 23/007), under Feature ID 569378. Catalogued in GNIS since 09/30/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Lapham Brook sits at 44.63756° N, 70.46118° W (DMS 44°38′15″ N, 70°27′40″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.66028° N, 70.49278° W (DMS 44°39′37″ N, 70°29′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 Lapham Brook itself. The ones closest to Lapham Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Dunning Brook | Weld | 0.5 mi |
| Basin Brook | Weld | 0.9 mi |
| Durgin Brook | Dixfield | 0.9 mi |
| Hutchinson Brook | Weld | 1.1 mi |
| Hanscom Brook | Dixfield | 1.6 mi |
| Berry Brook | Weld | 1.7 mi |
| Green Brook | Weld | 1.8 mi |
| Kittredge Brook | Dixfield | 2.4 mi |
| Swett Brook | Weld | 3.5 mi |
| Bowley Brook | Weld | 3.7 mi |
Features on the USGS Weld Quadrangle
The Weld 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 28 catalogued natural features alongside Lapham Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dunning Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Basin Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Hutchinson Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Berry Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Green Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Cobble Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 2.4 mi |
| Green Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 3.4 mi |
| Swett Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 3.5 mi |
| Bowley Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 3.7 mi |
| Snowman Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 4 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing NE out of Bethel for 22.8 miles (northeast) and you reach Lapham Brook; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 39 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 44.638°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 22.8 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at Lapham Brook track the nearby Dunning Brook stream (0.5 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Lapham Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dunning Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Basin Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Durgin Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Hutchinson Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Storer Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 1.6 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Lapham Brook located?
Lapham Brook is in Franklin County, Maine, approximately 22.8 miles northeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Weld topographic quadrangle.
How far is Lapham Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 39 minutes, 22.8 miles northeast (bearing NE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Lapham Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Lapham Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 569378 on the Weld quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Lapham 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.