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Sugar Brook — Streams 34.2 Miles ENE of Chapman Inn
Franklin County, Maine · USGS Farmington Falls Quadrangle · GNIS 576493
Catalogued on the USGS Farmington Falls quadrangle in Franklin County, Maine, Sugar Brook — a stream — lies 34.2 miles east-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 576493, Sugar Brook is recorded as a stream on the USGS Farmington Falls quadrangle in Franklin County, Maine (FIPS 23/007). Catalogued in GNIS since 09/30/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Sugar Brook sits at 44.54367° N, 70.12256° W (DMS 44°32′37″ N, 70°07′21″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.55784° N, 70.15950° W (DMS 44°33′28″ N, 70°09′34″ 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 Sugar Brook itself. The ones closest to Sugar Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Huckleberry Stream | Wilton | 0.3 mi |
| Nash Brook | Wilton | 2 mi |
| James Brook | Wilton | 2.4 mi |
| Fuller Brook | Wilton | 2.6 mi |
| Little Norridgewock Stream | Farmington Falls | 4.4 mi |
| Mosquito Brook | Livermore Falls | 5.3 mi |
| Whittier Brook | Farmington Falls | 5.4 mi |
| Meadow Brook | Wilton | 5.4 mi |
| Coubers Brook | Wilton | 5.5 mi |
| Wilson Stream | Farmington Falls | 5.7 mi |
Features on the USGS Farmington Falls Quadrangle
The Farmington Falls 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 24 catalogued natural features alongside Sugar Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 0.3 mi |
| Robinson Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Sand Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Little Norridgewock Stream Reservoir | Reservoirs | Franklin County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Horseshoe Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Round Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| Fellows Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 2.3 mi |
| Locke Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 2.5 mi |
| Zion Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 2.6 mi |
| Blabon Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 3.2 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 59-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Sugar Brook — 34.2 miles east-northeast as the crow flies, on compass bearing ENE.
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 44.544°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 34.2 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Sugar Brook track the nearby North Pond lake (0.3 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Sugar Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 0.3 mi |
| Huckleberry Stream | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 0.3 mi |
| Robinson Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Sand Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Little Norridgewock Stream Reservoir | Reservoirs | Franklin County, ME | 1.8 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Sugar Brook located?
Sugar Brook is in Franklin County, Maine, approximately 34.2 miles east-northeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Farmington Falls topographic quadrangle.
How far is Sugar Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 59 minutes, 34.2 miles east-northeast (bearing ENE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Sugar Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Sugar Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 576493 on the Farmington Falls quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Sugar 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: Q35440158.