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Mount Blue Stream — Streams 37.6 Miles NE of Chapman Inn
Franklin County, Maine · USGS Phillips Quadrangle · GNIS 571757
Within Franklin County, Maine, on the USGS Phillips quadrangle, the stream known as Mount Blue Stream sits 37.6 miles northeast of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Franklin County, Maine, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Mount Blue Stream as a stream on the Phillips topographic quadrangle (FIPS 23/007), under Feature ID 571757. Catalogued in GNIS since 09/30/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Mount Blue Stream sits at 44.80395° N, 70.27007° W (DMS 44°48′14″ N, 70°16′12″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.76056° N, 70.32889° W (DMS 44°45′38″ N, 70°19′44″ 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 Mount Blue Stream itself. The ones closest to Mount Blue Stream:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Dickey Brook | Strong | 0.7 mi |
| Valley Brook | Strong | 2.2 mi |
| Doctor Brook | Strong | 2.3 mi |
| Bean Brook | Strong | 2.4 mi |
| Trask Brook | Phillips | 2.6 mi |
| Gilkey Brook | Strong | 4.2 mi |
| McLeary Brook | Strong | 4.9 mi |
| Conant Brook | Mount Blue | 5.9 mi |
| Winter Brook | Farmington | 6 mi |
| Dead Stream | Strong | 6.2 mi |
Features on the USGS Phillips Quadrangle
The Phillips 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 12 catalogued natural features alongside Mount Blue Stream. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bean Mountain | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Trask Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 2.6 mi |
| Beaver Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 2.9 mi |
| Day Mountain | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 3.1 mi |
| Sampson Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 3.2 mi |
| Sylvester Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 3.7 mi |
| Mount Blue Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 4.2 mi |
| Tory Hill Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 4.2 mi |
| Tantrattle Mountain | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 4.7 mi |
| Tory Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 4.8 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing NE out of Bethel for 37.6 miles (northeast) and you reach Mount Blue Stream; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 64 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 44.804°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 37.6 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Mount Blue Stream track the nearby Dickey Brook stream (0.7 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Mount Blue Stream
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dickey Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Bean Mountain | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Nash Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Stubbs Mountain | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 2 mi |
| Day Mountain Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 2.2 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Mount Blue Stream located?
Mount Blue Stream is in Franklin County, Maine, approximately 37.6 miles northeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Phillips topographic quadrangle.
How far is Mount Blue Stream from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 64 minutes, 37.6 miles northeast (bearing NE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Mount Blue Stream?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Mount Blue Stream as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 571757 on the Phillips quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Mount Blue 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.