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Saddleback Stream — Streams 35.6 Miles NNE of Chapman Inn
Franklin County, Maine · USGS Madrid Quadrangle · GNIS 574672
Catalogued on the USGS Madrid quadrangle in Franklin County, Maine, Saddleback Stream — a stream — lies 35.6 miles north-northeast of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 574672, Saddleback Stream is recorded as a stream on the USGS Madrid quadrangle in Franklin County, Maine (FIPS 23/007). Catalogued in GNIS since 09/30/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Saddleback Stream sits at 44.86395° N, 70.46173° W (DMS 44°51′50″ N, 70°27′42″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.91422° N, 70.53340° W (DMS 44°54′51″ N, 70°32′00″ 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 Saddleback Stream itself. The ones closest to Saddleback Stream:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| South Branch Sandy River | Madrid | 1.7 mi |
| Crossman Stream | Madrid | 1.8 mi |
| Conant Stream | Redington | 1.9 mi |
| Orbeton Stream | Madrid | 2.2 mi |
| Chandler Mill Stream | Jackson Mountain | 2.6 mi |
| Jont Stream | Madrid | 3.1 mi |
| Winship Stream | Redington | 3.4 mi |
| Cottle Brook | Madrid | 3.7 mi |
| Perham Stream | Redington | 4.2 mi |
| Hardy Stream | Redington | 4.7 mi |
Features on the USGS Madrid Quadrangle
The Madrid 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 18 catalogued natural features alongside Saddleback Stream. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rowe Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Bear Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Stetson Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Beech Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Lufkin Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| South Branch Sandy River | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Crossman Stream | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Mud Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Orbeton Stream | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 2.2 mi |
| Pearl Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 2.8 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 61-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Saddleback Stream — 35.6 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 44.864°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 35.6 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Saddleback Stream track the nearby Rowe Hill summit (0.9 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Saddleback Stream
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rowe Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Bear Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Winslow Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Stetson Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Beech Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 1.4 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Saddleback Stream located?
Saddleback Stream is in Franklin County, Maine, approximately 35.6 miles north-northeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Madrid topographic quadrangle.
How far is Saddleback Stream from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 61 minutes, 35.6 miles north-northeast (bearing NNE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Saddleback Stream?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Saddleback Stream as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 574672 on the Madrid quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Saddleback 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.