Quill Pond Brook — Streams 44.7 Miles NNE of Chapman Inn
Franklin County, Maine · USGS Quill Hill Quadrangle · GNIS 573940
Catalogued on the USGS Quill Hill quadrangle in Franklin County, Maine, Quill Pond Brook — a stream — lies 44.7 miles north-northeast of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 573940, Quill Pond Brook is recorded as a stream on the USGS Quill Hill quadrangle in Franklin County, Maine (FIPS 23/007). Catalogued in GNIS since 09/30/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Quill Pond Brook sits at 45.03505° N, 70.58368° W (DMS 45°02′06″ N, 70°35′01″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 45.03222° N, 70.52889° W (DMS 45°01′56″ N, 70°31′44″ 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 Quill Pond Brook itself. The ones closest to Quill Pond Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Baker Brook | Quill Hill | 2.3 mi |
| Redington Stream | Saddleback Mountain | 2.9 mi |
| Cold Stream | Saddleback Mountain | 3.6 mi |
| Haley Brook | Saddleback Mountain | 4.8 mi |
| Geneva Bog Brook | Saddleback Mountain | 5 mi |
| Rock Pond Stream | Saddleback Mountain | 5 mi |
| Blanchard Brook | Kennebago Lake | 5.4 mi |
| Skunk Branch | Black Nubble | 5.6 mi |
| West Branch Nash Stream | Quill Hill | 5.8 mi |
| Flatiron Brook | Kennebago Lake | 5.9 mi |
Features on the USGS Quill Hill Quadrangle
The Quill Hill 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 9 catalogued natural features alongside Quill Pond Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dill Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Little Greely Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Greely Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Baker Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 2.3 mi |
| Third Greely Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 2.4 mi |
| Quill Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 2.4 mi |
| Quill Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 3.1 mi |
| West Branch Nash Stream | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 5.8 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 77-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Quill Pond Brook — 44.7 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 45.035°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 44.7 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Quill Pond Brook track the nearby Dill Pond lake (1.6 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Quill Pond Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dill Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Little Greely Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Greely Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Baker Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 2.3 mi |
| Third Greely Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 2.4 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Quill Pond Brook located?
Quill Pond Brook is in Franklin County, Maine, approximately 44.7 miles north-northeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Quill Hill topographic quadrangle.
How far is Quill Pond Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 77 minutes, 44.7 miles north-northeast (bearing NNE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Quill Pond Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Quill Pond Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 573940 on the Quill Hill quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Quill Pond 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.