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Snowman Brook — Streams 25.7 Miles NE of Chapman Inn
Franklin County, Maine · USGS Weld Quadrangle · GNIS 575690
Within Franklin County, Maine, on the USGS Weld quadrangle, the stream known as Snowman Brook sits 25.7 miles northeast of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “stream in Franklin County, Maine, United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Franklin County, Maine, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Snowman Brook as a stream on the Weld topographic quadrangle (FIPS 23/007), under Feature ID 575690. Catalogued in GNIS since 09/30/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Snowman Brook sits at 44.69478° N, 70.46090° W (DMS 44°41′41″ N, 70°27′39″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.68117° N, 70.51757° W (DMS 44°40′52″ N, 70°31′03″ 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 Snowman Brook itself. The ones closest to Snowman Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| West Brook | Weld | 0.6 mi |
| Swett Brook | Weld | 0.7 mi |
| Houghton Brook | Weld | 1.1 mi |
| Bowley Brook | Weld | 1.3 mi |
| Parlin Brook | Weld | 1.4 mi |
| Bachelor Brook | Weld | 1.5 mi |
| Rand Brook | Weld | 2.3 mi |
| Tumbledown Brook | Roxbury | 2.8 mi |
| Yeaton Brook | Weld | 3 mi |
| Fran Brook | Weld | 3.6 mi |
Features on the USGS Weld Quadrangle
The Weld 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 28 catalogued natural features alongside Snowman Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Webb Lake | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Swett Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Houghton Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Bowley Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Parlin Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Bachelor Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Rand Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 2.3 mi |
| Rand Ridge | Ridges | Franklin County, ME | 2.4 mi |
| Cobble Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 2.4 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing NE out of Bethel for 25.7 miles (northeast) and you reach Snowman Brook; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 44 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 44.695°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 25.7 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Snowman Brook track the nearby West Brook stream (0.6 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Snowman Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Webb Lake | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Swett Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Houghton Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Bowley Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 1.3 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Snowman Brook located?
Snowman Brook is in Franklin County, Maine, approximately 25.7 miles northeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Weld topographic quadrangle.
How far is Snowman Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 44 minutes, 25.7 miles northeast (bearing NE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Snowman Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Snowman Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 575690 on the Weld quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Snowman 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.
Wikidata: Q35281839.