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Swett Brook — Streams 25.7 Miles NE of Chapman Inn
Franklin County, Maine · USGS Weld Quadrangle · GNIS 576611
Within Franklin County, Maine, on the USGS Weld quadrangle, the stream known as Swett Brook sits 25.7 miles northeast of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “river in the United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Franklin County, Maine, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Swett Brook as a stream on the Weld topographic quadrangle (FIPS 23/007), under Feature ID 576611. Catalogued in GNIS since 09/30/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Swett Brook sits at 44.68756° N, 70.45034° W (DMS 44°41′15″ N, 70°27′01″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.67145° N, 70.51479° W (DMS 44°40′17″ N, 70°30′53″ 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 Swett Brook itself. The ones closest to Swett Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bowley Brook | Weld | 0.7 mi |
| Snowman Brook | Weld | 0.7 mi |
| Houghton Brook | Weld | 0.8 mi |
| Parlin Brook | Weld | 1.3 mi |
| West Brook | Weld | 1.3 mi |
| Bachelor Brook | Weld | 2.2 mi |
| Yeaton Brook | Weld | 2.4 mi |
| Rand Brook | Weld | 2.8 mi |
| Fran Brook | Weld | 3.4 mi |
| Lapham Brook | Weld | 3.5 mi |
Features on the USGS Weld Quadrangle
The Weld 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 28 catalogued natural features alongside Swett Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Webb Lake | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Bowley Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Snowman Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Houghton Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Parlin Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| West Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Bachelor Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 2.2 mi |
| Yeaton Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 2.4 mi |
| Cobble Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 2.4 mi |
| Holt Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 2.6 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 Swett 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 44.688°), 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 Swett Brook track the nearby Webb Lake (0.6 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Swett Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Webb Lake | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Bowley Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Snowman Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Houghton Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Parlin Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 1.3 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Swett Brook located?
Swett 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 Swett 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 Swett Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Swett Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 576611 on the Weld quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Swett 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: Q34875881.