Mitchell Brook — Streams 45.4 Miles ENE of Chapman Inn
Franklin County, Maine · USGS New Vineyard Quadrangle · GNIS 571465
Catalogued on the USGS New Vineyard quadrangle in Franklin County, Maine, Mitchell Brook — a stream — lies 45.4 miles east-northeast of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 571465, Mitchell Brook is recorded as a stream on the USGS New Vineyard quadrangle in Franklin County, Maine (FIPS 23/007). Catalogued in GNIS since 09/30/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Mitchell Brook sits at 44.76395° N, 70.01756° W (DMS 44°45′50″ N, 70°01′03″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.79083° N, 70.09889° W (DMS 44°47′27″ N, 70°05′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 Mitchell Brook itself. The ones closest to Mitchell Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Fish Brook | New Vineyard | 1.4 mi |
| Goodrich Brook | New Sharon | 5.4 mi |
| Hall Brook | New Vineyard | 6 mi |
| Adams Brook | Farmington | 6.8 mi |
| Dead Stream | Strong | 7.2 mi |
| Barker Brook | New Vineyard | 7.5 mi |
| Fillibrown Brook | Mercer | 8 mi |
| Muddy Brook | New Sharon | 8.2 mi |
| Barker Stream | Farmington | 8.7 mi |
| Winter Brook | Farmington | 8.7 mi |
Features on the USGS New Vineyard Quadrangle
The New Vineyard 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 20 catalogued natural features alongside Mitchell Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fish Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Boardman Mountain | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 2.2 mi |
| True Mountain | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 2.9 mi |
| Norton Mountain | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 3.6 mi |
| Gamape Hill | Summits | Somerset County, ME | 4.3 mi |
| Ick Norton Mountain | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 4.4 mi |
| Caswell Mountain | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 4.5 mi |
| Griffin Mountain | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 4.5 mi |
| New Vineyard Mountains | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 4.5 mi |
| Little Mountain | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 4.6 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 78-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Mitchell Brook — 45.4 miles east-northeast as the crow flies, on compass bearing ENE.
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 44.764°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 45.4 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Mitchell Brook track the nearby Falls Brook stream (1.1 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Mitchell Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Falls Brook | Streams | Somerset County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Fish Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Meadow Brook | Streams | Somerset County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Mount Hunger | Summits | Somerset County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Boardman Mountain | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 2.2 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Mitchell Brook located?
Mitchell Brook is in Franklin County, Maine, approximately 45.4 miles east-northeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS New Vineyard topographic quadrangle.
How far is Mitchell Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 78 minutes, 45.4 miles east-northeast (bearing ENE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Mitchell Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Mitchell Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 571465 on the New Vineyard quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Mitchell 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.