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Pine Brook — Streams 29.6 Miles ENE of Chapman Inn
Franklin County, Maine · USGS East Dixfield Quadrangle · GNIS 573346
Catalogued on the USGS East Dixfield quadrangle in Franklin County, Maine, Pine Brook — a stream — lies 29.6 miles east-northeast of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 573346, Pine Brook is recorded as a stream on the USGS East Dixfield quadrangle in Franklin County, Maine (FIPS 23/007). Catalogued in GNIS since 09/30/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Pine Brook sits at 44.61617° N, 70.26590° W (DMS 44°36′58″ N, 70°15′57″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.63950° N, 70.26812° W (DMS 44°38′22″ N, 70°16′05″ 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 Pine Brook itself. The ones closest to Pine Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Wilson Stream | East Dixfield | 0.8 mi |
| Bates Brook | East Dixfield | 0.9 mi |
| Temple Brook | Mount Blue | 1.7 mi |
| Dakin Brook | Mount Blue | 1.8 mi |
| Stony Brook | Wilton | 2.5 mi |
| Townsend Brook | Mount Blue | 3 mi |
| Varnum Stream | Wilton | 3 mi |
| Coubers Brook | Wilton | 3.1 mi |
| Anderson Brook | Mount Blue | 3.2 mi |
| Meadow Brook | Wilton | 3.3 mi |
Features on the USGS East Dixfield Quadrangle
The East Dixfield 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 30 catalogued natural features alongside Pine Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wilson Stream | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Bates Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Wilson Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Walker Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 2.3 mi |
| Law Mountain | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 2.4 mi |
| Browns Peak | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 3.3 mi |
| Butterfield Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 3.4 mi |
| Potash Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 3.5 mi |
| Butterfield Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 3.6 mi |
| Hugh Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 3.7 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 51-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Pine Brook — 29.6 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 44.616°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 29.6 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Pine Brook track the nearby Wilson Stream (0.8 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Pine Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wilson Stream | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Bates Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Wilson Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Temple Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Old Bluff | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 1.7 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Pine Brook located?
Pine Brook is in Franklin County, Maine, approximately 29.6 miles east-northeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS East Dixfield topographic quadrangle.
How far is Pine Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 51 minutes, 29.6 miles east-northeast (bearing ENE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Pine Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Pine Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 573346 on the East Dixfield quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Pine 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.