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Quimby Brook — Streams 39.6 Miles N of Chapman Inn
Franklin County, Maine · USGS Rangeley Quadrangle · GNIS 573942
39.6 miles north of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Rangeley topographic quadrangle, Quimby Brook is a stream recorded in Franklin County, Maine by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Rangeley 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Quimby Brook in Franklin County, Maine (FIPS 23/007), classified as a stream in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 573942). Catalogued in GNIS since 09/30/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Quimby Brook sits at 44.97561° N, 70.71590° W (DMS 44°58′32″ N, 70°42′57″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.98611° N, 70.73444° W (DMS 44°59′10″ N, 70°44′04″ 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 Quimby Brook itself. The ones closest to Quimby Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Rangeley River | Oquossoc | 2.6 mi |
| Hatchery Brook | Rangeley | 3 mi |
| South Bog Stream | Rangeley | 3.2 mi |
| Whetstone Brook | Oquossoc | 3.4 mi |
| Kennebago River | Oquossoc | 3.4 mi |
| Nile Brook | Rangeley | 4.6 mi |
| Martin Brook | Rangeley | 5 mi |
| Long Pond Stream | Saddleback Mountain | 5.8 mi |
| Mountain Pond Stream | Rangeley | 6.3 mi |
| Cascade Stream | Saddleback Mountain | 6.3 mi |
Features on the USGS Rangeley Quadrangle
The Rangeley 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 28 catalogued natural features alongside Quimby Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dodge Pond | Reservoirs | Franklin County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Hunter Cove | Bays | Franklin County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Burnham Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Smith Cove | Bays | Franklin County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Round Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Quimby Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Bonney Point | Capes | Franklin County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Chick Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 2 mi |
| Ross Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 2.2 mi |
| Rangeley Lake | Reservoirs | Franklin County, ME | 2.3 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 39.6 miles north (bearing N) of Quimby Brook. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 68 minutes — comfortably inside a half-day outing window after breakfast.
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 44.976°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 39.6 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Quimby Brook track the nearby Dodge Pond reservoir (0.6 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Quimby Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dodge Pond | Reservoirs | Franklin County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Hunter Cove | Bays | Franklin County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Burnham Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Smith Cove | Bays | Franklin County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Round Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 1.6 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Quimby Brook located?
Quimby Brook is in Franklin County, Maine, approximately 39.6 miles north of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Rangeley topographic quadrangle.
How far is Quimby Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 68 minutes, 39.6 miles north (bearing N) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Quimby Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Quimby Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 573942 on the Rangeley quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Quimby 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.