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Nash Brook — Streams 33.0 Miles ENE of Chapman Inn
Franklin County, Maine · USGS Wilton Quadrangle · GNIS 572053
Catalogued on the USGS Wilton quadrangle in Franklin County, Maine, Nash Brook — a stream — lies 33.0 miles east-northeast of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 572053, Nash Brook is recorded as a stream on the USGS Wilton quadrangle in Franklin County, Maine (FIPS 23/007). Catalogued in GNIS since 09/30/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Nash Brook sits at 44.51729° N, 70.13839° W (DMS 44°31′02″ N, 70°08′18″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.54667° N, 70.15722° W (DMS 44°32′48″ N, 70°09′26″ 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 Nash Brook itself. The ones closest to Nash Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| James Brook | Wilton | 0.4 mi |
| Fuller Brook | Wilton | 1 mi |
| Sugar Brook | Farmington Falls | 2 mi |
| Huckleberry Stream | Wilton | 2.2 mi |
| Mosquito Brook | Livermore Falls | 3.7 mi |
| Sevenmile Stream | Wilton | 5.6 mi |
| Jolly Brook | East Dixfield | 5.7 mi |
| Ridley Brook | East Dixfield | 5.7 mi |
| Meadow Brook | Wilton | 6.3 mi |
| Coubers Brook | Wilton | 6.3 mi |
Features on the USGS Wilton Quadrangle
The Wilton 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 18 catalogued natural features alongside Nash Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| James Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Parker Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Fuller Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 1 mi |
| Huckleberry Stream | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 2.2 mi |
| Macomber Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 3.9 mi |
| Spruce Mountain | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 4 mi |
| Androscoggin River Reservoir | Reservoirs | Franklin County, ME | 4.3 mi |
| Jay Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 4.3 mi |
| Bean Island | Islands | Franklin County, ME | 5.4 mi |
| Sevenmile Stream | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 5.6 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 57-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Nash Brook — 33.0 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 44.517°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 33.0 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Nash Brook track the nearby James Brook stream (0.4 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Nash Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| James Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Parker Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Fuller Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 1 mi |
| Little Moose Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| North Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 1.7 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Nash Brook located?
Nash Brook is in Franklin County, Maine, approximately 33.0 miles east-northeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Wilton topographic quadrangle.
How far is Nash Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 57 minutes, 33.0 miles east-northeast (bearing ENE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Nash Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Nash Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 572053 on the Wilton quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Nash 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.