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McLeary Brook — Streams 37.4 Miles NE of Chapman Inn
Franklin County, Maine · USGS Strong Quadrangle · GNIS 571021
Catalogued on the USGS Strong quadrangle in Franklin County, Maine, McLeary Brook — a stream — lies 37.4 miles northeast of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 571021, McLeary Brook is recorded as a stream on the USGS Strong quadrangle in Franklin County, Maine (FIPS 23/007). Catalogued in GNIS since 09/30/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
McLeary Brook sits at 44.75006° N, 70.20479° W (DMS 44°45′00″ N, 70°12′17″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.79639° N, 70.16972° W (DMS 44°47′47″ N, 70°10′11″ 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 McLeary Brook itself. The ones closest to McLeary Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Winter Brook | Farmington | 1.1 mi |
| Adams Brook | Farmington | 3.4 mi |
| Valley Brook | Strong | 3.8 mi |
| Conant Brook | Mount Blue | 3.8 mi |
| Edes Brook | Mount Blue | 4 mi |
| Gus Mitchell Brook | Farmington | 4.2 mi |
| Barker Stream | Farmington | 4.2 mi |
| Dickey Brook | Strong | 4.3 mi |
| Henry Mitchell Brook | Farmington | 4.4 mi |
| Bean Brook | Strong | 4.5 mi |
Features on the USGS Strong Quadrangle
The Strong 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 23 catalogued natural features alongside McLeary Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hunter Mountain | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Hartwell Intervale | Basins | Franklin County, ME | 2.2 mi |
| Hartwell Mountain | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 2.4 mi |
| Day Mountain Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 2.8 mi |
| Stubbs Mountain | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 2.9 mi |
| Pratt Mountain | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 2.9 mi |
| Leavitt Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 3.3 mi |
| Dyer Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 3.4 mi |
| Nash Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 3.6 mi |
| Valley Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 3.8 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 64-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from McLeary Brook — 37.4 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 44.750°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 37.4 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at McLeary Brook track the nearby Winter Brook stream (1.1 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to McLeary Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winter Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Hunter Mountain | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Patriots Peak | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 2 mi |
| Hartwell Intervale | Basins | Franklin County, ME | 2.2 mi |
| Jessie Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 2.2 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is McLeary Brook located?
McLeary Brook is in Franklin County, Maine, approximately 37.4 miles northeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Strong topographic quadrangle.
How far is McLeary Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 64 minutes, 37.4 miles northeast (bearing NE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is McLeary Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies McLeary Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 571021 on the Strong quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit McLeary 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.