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Mosquito Brook — Streams 29.3 Miles ENE of Chapman Inn
Franklin County, Maine · USGS Livermore Falls Quadrangle · GNIS 571728
29.3 miles east-northeast of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Livermore Falls topographic quadrangle, Mosquito Brook is a stream recorded in Franklin County, Maine by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Livermore Falls 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Mosquito Brook in Franklin County, Maine (FIPS 23/007), classified as a stream in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 571728). Catalogued in GNIS since 09/30/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Mosquito Brook sits at 44.49840° N, 70.20923° W (DMS 44°29′54″ N, 70°12′33″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.54034° N, 70.22173° W (DMS 44°32′25″ N, 70°13′18″ 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 Mosquito Brook itself. The ones closest to Mosquito Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Sevenmile Stream | Wilton | 2.4 mi |
| Ridley Brook | East Dixfield | 2.5 mi |
| Fuller Brook | Wilton | 2.8 mi |
| Jolly Brook | East Dixfield | 3.3 mi |
| James Brook | Wilton | 3.4 mi |
| Nash Brook | Wilton | 3.7 mi |
| Sugar Brook | Farmington Falls | 5.3 mi |
| Huckleberry Stream | Wilton | 5.4 mi |
| Allen Brook | East Dixfield | 5.5 mi |
| Tucker Valley Brook | East Dixfield | 5.9 mi |
Features on the USGS Livermore Falls Quadrangle
The Livermore Falls 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 29 catalogued natural features alongside Mosquito Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Treat Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Androscoggin River Reservoir | Reservoirs | Franklin County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Philbrick Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Cow Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Whitney Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| Androscoggin River Reservoir | Reservoirs | Androscoggin County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| Warren Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 2.4 mi |
| Redwater Brook | Streams | Androscoggin County, ME | 2.6 mi |
| Clay Brook | Streams | Androscoggin County, ME | 2.9 mi |
| Little Moose Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 3.5 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 29.3 miles east-northeast (bearing ENE) of Mosquito Brook. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 50 minutes — comfortably inside a half-day outing window after breakfast.
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 44.498°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 29.3 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Mosquito Brook track the nearby Androscoggin River Reservoir (0.7 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Mosquito Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Androscoggin River Reservoir | Reservoirs | Franklin County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Treat Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Jay Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Androscoggin River Reservoir | Reservoirs | Franklin County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Philbrick Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 1.9 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Mosquito Brook located?
Mosquito Brook is in Franklin County, Maine, approximately 29.3 miles east-northeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Livermore Falls topographic quadrangle.
How far is Mosquito Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 50 minutes, 29.3 miles east-northeast (bearing ENE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Mosquito Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Mosquito Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 571728 on the Livermore Falls quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Mosquito 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.