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Orbeton Stream — Streams 36.2 Miles NNE of Chapman Inn
Franklin County, Maine · USGS Madrid Quadrangle · GNIS 572755
Catalogued on the USGS Madrid quadrangle in Franklin County, Maine, Orbeton Stream — a stream — lies 36.2 miles north-northeast of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 572755, Orbeton Stream is recorded as a stream on the USGS Madrid quadrangle in Franklin County, Maine (FIPS 23/007). Catalogued in GNIS since 09/30/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Orbeton Stream sits at 44.85645° N, 70.41757° W (DMS 44°51′23″ N, 70°25′03″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.98394° N, 70.41590° W (DMS 44°59′02″ N, 70°24′57″ 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 Orbeton Stream itself. The ones closest to Orbeton Stream:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| South Branch Sandy River | Madrid | 1 mi |
| Conant Stream | Redington | 1.5 mi |
| Cottle Brook | Madrid | 1.5 mi |
| Saddleback Stream | Madrid | 2.2 mi |
| Jont Stream | Madrid | 3.5 mi |
| Perham Stream | Redington | 3.5 mi |
| Crossman Stream | Madrid | 3.8 mi |
| Winship Stream | Redington | 4.3 mi |
| Hardy Stream | Redington | 4.7 mi |
| Chandler Mill Stream | Jackson Mountain | 4.7 mi |
Features on the USGS Madrid Quadrangle
The Madrid 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 18 catalogued natural features alongside Orbeton Stream. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bog Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| South Branch Sandy River | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 1 mi |
| Bear Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Toothaker Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Cottle Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Saddleback Stream | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 2.2 mi |
| Lufkin Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 2.5 mi |
| Adley Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 2.5 mi |
| Stetson Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 3 mi |
| Rowe Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 3.2 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 62-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Orbeton Stream — 36.2 miles north-northeast as the crow flies, on compass bearing NNE.
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 44.856°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 36.2 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Orbeton Stream track the nearby Bog Pond lake (0.7 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Orbeton Stream
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bog Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| South Branch Sandy River | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 1 mi |
| Bear Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Toothaker Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Conant Stream | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 1.5 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Orbeton Stream located?
Orbeton Stream is in Franklin County, Maine, approximately 36.2 miles north-northeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Madrid topographic quadrangle.
How far is Orbeton Stream from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 62 minutes, 36.2 miles north-northeast (bearing NNE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Orbeton Stream?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Orbeton Stream as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 572755 on the Madrid quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Orbeton 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.