Skunk Branch — Streams 48.1 Miles NNE of Chapman Inn
Franklin County, Maine · USGS Black Nubble Quadrangle · GNIS 575530
Catalogued on the USGS Black Nubble quadrangle in Franklin County, Maine, Skunk Branch — a stream — lies 48.1 miles north-northeast of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “stream in Franklin County, Maine, United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 575530, Skunk Branch is recorded as a stream on the USGS Black Nubble quadrangle in Franklin County, Maine (FIPS 23/007). Catalogued in GNIS since 09/30/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Skunk Branch sits at 45.06394° N, 70.47646° W (DMS 45°03′50″ N, 70°28′35″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 45.03972° N, 70.46333° W (DMS 45°02′23″ N, 70°27′48″ 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 Skunk Branch itself. The ones closest to Skunk Branch:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| West Branch Nash Stream | Quill Hill | 0.6 mi |
| Baker Brook | Quill Hill | 4.9 mi |
| Quill Pond Brook | Quill Hill | 5.6 mi |
| Cold Stream | Saddleback Mountain | 5.7 mi |
| Redington Stream | Saddleback Mountain | 5.7 mi |
| Haley Brook | Saddleback Mountain | 7.5 mi |
| Rock Pond Stream | Saddleback Mountain | 7.9 mi |
| Geneva Bog Brook | Saddleback Mountain | 8.1 mi |
| Blanchard Brook | Kennebago Lake | 9.8 mi |
| Hardy Stream | Redington | 10 mi |
Features on the USGS Black Nubble Quadrangle
The Black Nubble 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 6 catalogued natural features alongside Skunk Branch. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black Nubble | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 2.6 mi |
| Crocker Mountain | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 4.7 mi |
| Redington Pond Range | Ranges | Franklin County, ME | 5.1 mi |
| Mount Redington | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 5.1 mi |
| South Crocker Mountain | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 5.3 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 82-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Skunk Branch — 48.1 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 45.064°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 48.1 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Skunk Branch track the nearby West Branch Nash Stream (0.6 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Skunk Branch
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Branch Nash Stream | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Quill Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 2.6 mi |
| Black Nubble | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 2.6 mi |
| Quill Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 3.8 mi |
| Crocker Mountain | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 4.7 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Skunk Branch located?
Skunk Branch is in Franklin County, Maine, approximately 48.1 miles north-northeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Black Nubble topographic quadrangle.
How far is Skunk Branch from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 82 minutes, 48.1 miles north-northeast (bearing NNE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Skunk Branch?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Skunk Branch as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 575530 on the Black Nubble quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Skunk Branch?
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.
Wikidata: Q35255901.