Norton Brook — Streams 46.9 Miles NE of Chapman Inn
Franklin County, Maine · USGS Mount Abraham Quadrangle · GNIS 572488
Catalogued on the USGS Mount Abraham quadrangle in Franklin County, Maine, Norton Brook — a stream — lies 46.9 miles northeast of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 572488, Norton Brook is recorded as a stream on the USGS Mount Abraham quadrangle in Franklin County, Maine (FIPS 23/007). Catalogued in GNIS since 09/30/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Norton Brook sits at 44.96589° N, 70.25229° W (DMS 44°57′57″ N, 70°15′08″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.95389° N, 70.29639° W (DMS 44°57′14″ N, 70°17′47″ 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 Norton Brook itself. The ones closest to Norton Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Tufts Pond Brook | Kingfield | 2.7 mi |
| Alder Brook | Kingfield | 2.7 mi |
| Rapid Stream | Kingfield | 3 mi |
| Alder Stream | Kingfield | 4.4 mi |
| West Branch Carrabassett River | Kingfield | 4.6 mi |
| Stanley Stream | Kingfield | 4.9 mi |
| Quick Stream | Mount Abraham | 5 mi |
| Indian Stream | Kingfield | 6.7 mi |
| Taylor Brook | Kingfield | 6.8 mi |
| Perham Stream | Redington | 8.3 mi |
Features on the USGS Mount Abraham Quadrangle
The Mount Abraham 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 6 catalogued natural features alongside Norton Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black Nubble | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 2.4 mi |
| Mount Abraham | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 3.7 mi |
| Farmer Mountain | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 4.2 mi |
| Quick Stream | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 5 mi |
| Lone Mountain | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 5.4 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 80-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Norton Brook — 46.9 miles northeast as the crow flies, on compass bearing NE.
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 44.966°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 46.9 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Norton Brook track the nearby Day Pond lake (1.9 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Norton Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Day Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Black Nubble | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 2.4 mi |
| Tufts Pond Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 2.7 mi |
| Alder Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 2.7 mi |
| Rapid Stream Valley | Basins | Franklin County, ME | 2.9 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Norton Brook located?
Norton Brook is in Franklin County, Maine, approximately 46.9 miles northeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Mount Abraham topographic quadrangle.
How far is Norton Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 80 minutes, 46.9 miles northeast (bearing NE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Norton Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Norton Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 572488 on the Mount Abraham quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Norton 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.