Mill Brook — Streams 36.5 Miles NNE of Chapman Inn
Franklin County, Maine · USGS Saddleback Mountain Quadrangle · GNIS 571301
Within Franklin County, Maine, on the USGS Saddleback Mountain quadrangle, the stream known as Mill Brook sits 36.5 miles north-northeast of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Franklin County, Maine, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Mill Brook as a stream on the Saddleback Mountain topographic quadrangle (FIPS 23/007), under Feature ID 571301. Catalogued in GNIS since 09/30/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Mill Brook sits at 44.91645° N, 70.60757° W (DMS 44°54′59″ N, 70°36′27″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.91500° N, 70.58222° W (DMS 44°54′54″ N, 70°34′56″ 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 Mill Brook itself. The ones closest to Mill Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Cascade Stream | Saddleback Mountain | 0.4 mi |
| Long Pond Stream | Saddleback Mountain | 0.9 mi |
| Haley Brook | Saddleback Mountain | 1.4 mi |
| Nile Brook | Rangeley | 2.2 mi |
| Geneva Bog Brook | Saddleback Mountain | 3.9 mi |
| Hatchery Brook | Rangeley | 4.1 mi |
| Rock Pond Stream | Saddleback Mountain | 4.2 mi |
| Mountain Pond Stream | Rangeley | 4.3 mi |
| Martin Brook | Rangeley | 4.5 mi |
| Haley Brook | Saddleback Mountain | 4.5 mi |
Features on the USGS Saddleback Mountain Quadrangle
The Saddleback Mountain 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 24 catalogued natural features alongside Mill Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cascade Stream | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Long Pond Stream | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| City Pond | Reservoirs | Franklin County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Haley Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Long Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| Oakes Nubble | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 2.5 mi |
| Sandy River Ponds | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 2.8 mi |
| Midway Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 3.4 mi |
| Piazza Rock | Pillars | Franklin County, ME | 3.8 mi |
| Geneva Bog Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 3.9 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing NNE out of Bethel for 36.5 miles (north-northeast) and you reach Mill Brook; 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 44.916°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 36.5 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Mill Brook track the nearby Cascade Stream (0.4 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Mill Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cascade Stream | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Long Pond Stream | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| City Pond | Reservoirs | Franklin County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Haley Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Greenvale Cove | Bays | Franklin County, ME | 1.7 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Mill Brook located?
Mill Brook is in Franklin County, Maine, approximately 36.5 miles north-northeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Saddleback Mountain topographic quadrangle.
How far is Mill Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 63 minutes, 36.5 miles north-northeast (bearing NNE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Mill Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Mill Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 571301 on the Saddleback Mountain quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Mill 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.