Rapid Stream — Streams 46.2 Miles NE of Chapman Inn
Franklin County, Maine · USGS Kingfield Quadrangle · GNIS 574045
Catalogued on the USGS Kingfield quadrangle in Franklin County, Maine, Rapid Stream — a stream — lies 46.2 miles northeast of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 574045, Rapid Stream is recorded as a stream on the USGS Kingfield quadrangle in Franklin County, Maine (FIPS 23/007). Catalogued in GNIS since 09/30/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Rapid Stream sits at 44.93311° N, 70.21312° W (DMS 44°55′59″ N, 70°12′47″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 45.02311° N, 70.31535° W (DMS 45°01′23″ N, 70°18′55″ 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 Rapid Stream itself. The ones closest to Rapid Stream:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Tufts Pond Brook | Kingfield | 2.1 mi |
| Alder Brook | Kingfield | 2.1 mi |
| Alder Stream | Kingfield | 2.9 mi |
| Norton Brook | Mount Abraham | 3 mi |
| West Branch Carrabassett River | Kingfield | 3.3 mi |
| Stanley Stream | Kingfield | 3.5 mi |
| Quick Stream | Mount Abraham | 3.9 mi |
| Indian Stream | Kingfield | 4.3 mi |
| Taylor Brook | Kingfield | 4.3 mi |
| Gilkey Brook | Strong | 6.2 mi |
Features on the USGS Kingfield Quadrangle
The Kingfield 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 14 catalogued natural features alongside Rapid Stream. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Freeman Ridge | Ridges | Franklin County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Tufts Pond Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| Alder Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| Foster Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 2.3 mi |
| Alder Stream | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 2.9 mi |
| Pinnacle Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 3 mi |
| West Branch Carrabassett River | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 3.3 mi |
| Carrabassett River Reservoir | Reservoirs | Franklin County, ME | 3.4 mi |
| Welcome Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 3.5 mi |
| Stanley Stream | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 3.5 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 79-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Rapid Stream — 46.2 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 44.933°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 46.2 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Rapid Stream track the nearby Freeman Ridge (1.9 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Rapid Stream
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Freeman Ridge | Ridges | Franklin County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Tufts Pond Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| Alder Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| Foster Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 2.3 mi |
| Alder Stream | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 2.9 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Rapid Stream located?
Rapid Stream is in Franklin County, Maine, approximately 46.2 miles northeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Kingfield topographic quadrangle.
How far is Rapid Stream from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 79 minutes, 46.2 miles northeast (bearing NE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Rapid Stream?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Rapid Stream as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 574045 on the Kingfield quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Rapid 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.