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Sevenmile Stream — Streams 27.6 Miles ENE of Chapman Inn
Franklin County, Maine · USGS Wilton Quadrangle · GNIS 575247
27.6 miles east-northeast of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Wilton topographic quadrangle, Sevenmile Stream is a stream recorded in Franklin County, Maine by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Wilton 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Sevenmile Stream in Franklin County, Maine (FIPS 23/007), classified as a stream in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 575247). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 10/19/2016.
Coordinates & physical setting
Sevenmile Stream sits at 44.51701° N, 70.25145° W (DMS 44°31′01″ N, 70°15′05″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.61867° N, 70.33784° W (DMS 44°37′07″ N, 70°20′16″ 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 Sevenmile Stream itself. The ones closest to Sevenmile Stream:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ridley Brook | East Dixfield | 0.2 mi |
| Jolly Brook | East Dixfield | 1.2 mi |
| Mosquito Brook | Livermore Falls | 2.4 mi |
| Allen Brook | East Dixfield | 3.3 mi |
| Tucker Valley Brook | East Dixfield | 3.6 mi |
| Potash Brook | East Dixfield | 4.4 mi |
| Fuller Brook | Wilton | 4.5 mi |
| Butterfield Brook | East Dixfield | 4.6 mi |
| James Brook | Wilton | 5.3 mi |
| Coubers Brook | Wilton | 5.5 mi |
Features on the USGS Wilton Quadrangle
The Wilton 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 18 catalogued natural features alongside Sevenmile Stream. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bean Island | Islands | Franklin County, ME | 0.2 mi |
| Androscoggin River Reservoir | Reservoirs | Franklin County, ME | 1 mi |
| Jay Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Androscoggin River Reservoir | Reservoirs | Franklin County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Macomber Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 2.7 mi |
| Spruce Mountain | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 3.7 mi |
| Fuller Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 4.5 mi |
| Wilson Pond | Reservoirs | Franklin County, ME | 4.8 mi |
| James Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 5.3 mi |
| Parker Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 5.4 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 27.6 miles east-northeast (bearing ENE) of Sevenmile Stream. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 47 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 44.517°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 27.6 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Sevenmile Stream track the nearby Ridley Brook stream (0.2 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Sevenmile Stream
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ridley Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 0.2 mi |
| Bean Island | Islands | Franklin County, ME | 0.2 mi |
| Androscoggin River Reservoir | Reservoirs | Franklin County, ME | 1 mi |
| Jolly Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Jay Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 1.3 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Sevenmile Stream located?
Sevenmile Stream is in Franklin County, Maine, approximately 27.6 miles east-northeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Wilton topographic quadrangle.
How far is Sevenmile Stream from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 47 minutes, 27.6 miles east-northeast (bearing ENE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Sevenmile Stream?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Sevenmile Stream as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 575247 on the Wilton quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Sevenmile 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.