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Stony Brook — Streams 31.6 Miles ENE of Chapman Inn
Franklin County, Maine · USGS Wilton Quadrangle · GNIS 576405
31.6 miles east-northeast of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Wilton topographic quadrangle, Stony Brook is a stream recorded in Franklin County, Maine by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Wikidata short description: “stream in Franklin County, Maine, United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Wilton 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Stony Brook in Franklin County, Maine (FIPS 23/007), classified as a stream in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 576405). Catalogued in GNIS since 09/30/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Stony Brook sits at 44.60895° N, 70.21506° W (DMS 44°36′32″ N, 70°12′54″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.65089° N, 70.20673° W (DMS 44°39′03″ N, 70°12′24″ 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 Stony Brook itself. The ones closest to Stony Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Varnum Stream | Wilton | 0.7 mi |
| Meadow Brook | Wilton | 1.1 mi |
| Coubers Brook | Wilton | 1.2 mi |
| Wilson Stream | East Dixfield | 2 mi |
| Bates Brook | East Dixfield | 2.4 mi |
| Pine Brook | East Dixfield | 2.5 mi |
| Temple Brook | Mount Blue | 4.1 mi |
| Dakin Brook | Mount Blue | 4.3 mi |
| Allen Brook | East Dixfield | 4.5 mi |
| Temple Stream | Farmington | 4.7 mi |
Features on the USGS Wilton Quadrangle
The Wilton 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 18 catalogued natural features alongside Stony Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Varnum Stream | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Meadow Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Coubers Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Wilson Pond | Reservoirs | Franklin County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Pease Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 2 mi |
| Spruce Mountain | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 3.7 mi |
| Macomber Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 4.7 mi |
| Huckleberry Stream | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 6.1 mi |
| Jay Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 6.5 mi |
| Sevenmile Stream | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 6.6 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 31.6 miles east-northeast (bearing ENE) of Stony Brook. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 54 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 44.609°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 31.6 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Stony Brook track the nearby Varnum Stream (0.7 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Stony Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Varnum Stream | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Meadow Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Coubers Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Wilson Pond | Reservoirs | Franklin County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Wilson Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 1.9 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Stony Brook located?
Stony Brook is in Franklin County, Maine, approximately 31.6 miles east-northeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Wilton topographic quadrangle.
How far is Stony Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 54 minutes, 31.6 miles east-northeast (bearing ENE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Stony Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Stony Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 576405 on the Wilton quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Stony 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: Q35399710.