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Rand Brook — Streams 27.7 Miles NE of Chapman Inn
Franklin County, Maine · USGS Weld Quadrangle · GNIS 574021
Catalogued on the USGS Weld quadrangle in Franklin County, Maine, Rand Brook — a stream — lies 27.7 miles northeast of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 574021, Rand Brook is recorded as a stream on the USGS Weld quadrangle in Franklin County, Maine (FIPS 23/007). Catalogued in GNIS since 09/30/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Rand Brook sits at 44.72811° N, 70.45784° W (DMS 44°43′41″ N, 70°27′28″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.76228° N, 70.48173° W (DMS 44°45′44″ N, 70°28′54″ 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 Rand Brook itself. The ones closest to Rand Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor Brook | Weld | 1.2 mi |
| Keyes Brook | Weld | 1.7 mi |
| West Brook | Weld | 1.8 mi |
| Parlin Brook | Weld | 2.2 mi |
| Snowman Brook | Weld | 2.3 mi |
| Houghton Brook | Weld | 2.5 mi |
| Tumbledown Brook | Roxbury | 2.6 mi |
| Swett Brook | Weld | 2.8 mi |
| Bowley Brook | Weld | 2.9 mi |
| Fran Brook | Weld | 3.4 mi |
Features on the USGS Weld Quadrangle
The Weld 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 28 catalogued natural features alongside Rand Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Potter Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Rand Ridge | Ridges | Franklin County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Keyes Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| West Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Parlin Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 2.2 mi |
| Webb Lake | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 2.3 mi |
| Snowman Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 2.3 mi |
| Center Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 2.4 mi |
| Houghton Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 2.5 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 47-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Rand Brook — 27.7 miles northeast as the crow flies, on compass bearing NE.
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 44.728°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 27.7 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Rand Brook track the nearby Bachelor Brook stream (1.2 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Rand Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Potter Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Rand Ridge | Ridges | Franklin County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Keyes Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| West Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 1.8 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Rand Brook located?
Rand Brook is in Franklin County, Maine, approximately 27.7 miles northeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Weld topographic quadrangle.
How far is Rand Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 47 minutes, 27.7 miles northeast (bearing NE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Rand Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Rand Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 574021 on the Weld quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Rand 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.