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Ridley Brook — Streams 27.5 Miles ENE of Chapman Inn
Franklin County, Maine · USGS East Dixfield Quadrangle · GNIS 574205
Within Franklin County, Maine, on the USGS East Dixfield quadrangle, the stream known as Ridley Brook sits 27.5 miles east-northeast of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Franklin County, Maine, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Ridley Brook as a stream on the East Dixfield topographic quadrangle (FIPS 23/007), under Feature ID 574205. Catalogued in GNIS since 09/30/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Ridley Brook sits at 44.51562° N, 70.25395° W (DMS 44°30′56″ N, 70°15′14″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.52361° N, 70.28278° W (DMS 44°31′25″ N, 70°16′58″ 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 Ridley Brook itself. The ones closest to Ridley Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Sevenmile Stream | Wilton | 0.2 mi |
| Jolly Brook | East Dixfield | 1.3 mi |
| Mosquito Brook | Livermore Falls | 2.5 mi |
| Allen Brook | East Dixfield | 3.4 mi |
| Tucker Valley Brook | East Dixfield | 3.6 mi |
| Potash Brook | East Dixfield | 4.4 mi |
| Butterfield Brook | East Dixfield | 4.6 mi |
| Fuller Brook | Wilton | 4.7 mi |
| James Brook | Wilton | 5.5 mi |
| Coubers Brook | Wilton | 5.6 mi |
Features on the USGS East Dixfield Quadrangle
The East Dixfield 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 30 catalogued natural features alongside Ridley Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paine Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Jolly Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Nebo Mountain | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 2.4 mi |
| Canton Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.5 mi |
| Pinnacle | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 3.4 mi |
| Allen Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 3.4 mi |
| Tucker Valley Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 3.6 mi |
| Severy Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 4.1 mi |
| Fletcher Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 4.3 mi |
| Potash Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 4.4 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing ENE out of Bethel for 27.5 miles (east-northeast) and you reach Ridley Brook; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 47 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 44.516°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 27.5 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Ridley Brook track the nearby Sevenmile Stream (0.2 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Ridley Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sevenmile Stream | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 0.2 mi |
| Bean Island | Islands | Franklin County, ME | 0.3 mi |
| Androscoggin River Reservoir | Reservoirs | Franklin County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Paine Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Jolly Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 1.3 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Ridley Brook located?
Ridley Brook is in Franklin County, Maine, approximately 27.5 miles east-northeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS East Dixfield topographic quadrangle.
How far is Ridley Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 47 minutes, 27.5 miles east-northeast (bearing ENE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Ridley Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Ridley Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 574205 on the East Dixfield quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Ridley 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.