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Little Norridgewock Stream — Streams 36.8 Miles ENE of Chapman Inn
Franklin County, Maine · USGS Farmington Falls Quadrangle · GNIS 569939
Within Franklin County, Maine, on the USGS Farmington Falls quadrangle, the stream known as Little Norridgewock Stream sits 36.8 miles east-northeast of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “stream in Franklin County, Maine, United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Franklin County, Maine, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Little Norridgewock Stream as a stream on the Farmington Falls topographic quadrangle (FIPS 23/007), under Feature ID 569939. Catalogued in GNIS since 09/30/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Little Norridgewock Stream sits at 44.60367° N, 70.09534° W (DMS 44°36′13″ N, 70°05′43″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.51312° N, 70.14228° W (DMS 44°30′47″ N, 70°08′32″ 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 Little Norridgewock Stream itself. The ones closest to Little Norridgewock Stream:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Wilson Stream | Farmington Falls | 1.4 mi |
| Beales Brook | New Sharon | 2 mi |
| McGurdy Stream | Farmington Falls | 2.3 mi |
| Whittier Brook | Farmington Falls | 2.8 mi |
| Cascade Brook | Farmington | 3.5 mi |
| Bragdon Brook | New Sharon | 3.6 mi |
| Huckleberry Stream | Wilton | 4.1 mi |
| Muddy Brook | New Sharon | 4.3 mi |
| Temple Stream | Farmington | 4.3 mi |
| Sugar Brook | Farmington Falls | 4.4 mi |
Features on the USGS Farmington Falls Quadrangle
The Farmington Falls 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 24 catalogued natural features alongside Little Norridgewock Stream. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wilson Stream | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Zion Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Locke Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 2 mi |
| Old Bluff Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| McGurdy Stream | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 2.3 mi |
| Blabon Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 2.5 mi |
| Sand Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 2.7 mi |
| Whittier Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 2.8 mi |
| Crowell Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 2.9 mi |
| Robinson Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 3.3 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing ENE out of Bethel for 36.8 miles (east-northeast) and you reach Little Norridgewock Stream; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 63 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 44.604°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 36.8 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Little Norridgewock Stream track the nearby Wilson Stream (1.4 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Little Norridgewock Stream
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wilson Stream | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Zion Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Beales Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 2 mi |
| Locke Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 2 mi |
| Old Bluff Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 2.1 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Little Norridgewock Stream located?
Little Norridgewock Stream is in Franklin County, Maine, approximately 36.8 miles east-northeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Farmington Falls topographic quadrangle.
How far is Little Norridgewock Stream from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 63 minutes, 36.8 miles east-northeast (bearing ENE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Little Norridgewock Stream?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Little Norridgewock Stream as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 569939 on the Farmington Falls quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Little Norridgewock 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: Q35311201.