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Quick Stream — Streams 42.4 Miles NE of Chapman Inn
Franklin County, Maine · USGS Mount Abraham Quadrangle · GNIS 573935
Within Franklin County, Maine, on the USGS Mount Abraham quadrangle, the stream known as Quick Stream sits 42.4 miles northeast of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Franklin County, Maine, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Quick Stream as a stream on the Mount Abraham topographic quadrangle (FIPS 23/007), under Feature ID 573935. Catalogued in GNIS since 09/30/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Quick Stream sits at 44.89533° N, 70.27146° W (DMS 44°53′43″ N, 70°16′17″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.95389° N, 70.32333° W (DMS 44°57′14″ N, 70°19′24″ 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 Quick Stream itself. The ones closest to Quick Stream:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Rapid Stream | Kingfield | 3.9 mi |
| Gilkey Brook | Strong | 4.9 mi |
| Norton Brook | Mount Abraham | 5 mi |
| Tufts Pond Brook | Kingfield | 5.8 mi |
| Alder Brook | Kingfield | 5.8 mi |
| Doctor Brook | Strong | 5.9 mi |
| Bean Brook | Strong | 6.1 mi |
| Perham Stream | Redington | 6.2 mi |
| Mount Blue Stream | Phillips | 6.3 mi |
| Cottle Brook | Madrid | 6.4 mi |
Features on the USGS Mount Abraham Quadrangle
The Mount Abraham 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 6 catalogued natural features alongside Quick Stream. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farmer Mountain | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 4.7 mi |
| Norton Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 5 mi |
| Mount Abraham | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 6 mi |
| Lone Mountain | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 7 mi |
| Black Nubble | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 7.3 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing NE out of Bethel for 42.4 miles (northeast) and you reach Quick Stream; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 73 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 44.895°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 42.4 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Quick Stream track the nearby Tory Hill summit (1.9 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Quick Stream
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tory Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Tory Hill Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 2.6 mi |
| Foster Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 2.7 mi |
| Allen Pinnacle | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 3.3 mi |
| Rapid Stream | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 3.9 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Quick Stream located?
Quick Stream is in Franklin County, Maine, approximately 42.4 miles northeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Mount Abraham topographic quadrangle.
How far is Quick Stream from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 73 minutes, 42.4 miles northeast (bearing NE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Quick Stream?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Quick Stream as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 573935 on the Mount Abraham quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Quick 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.