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Temple Stream — Streams 36.1 Miles ENE of Chapman Inn
Franklin County, Maine · USGS Farmington Quadrangle · GNIS 576717
36.1 miles east-northeast of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Farmington topographic quadrangle, Temple Stream is a stream recorded in Franklin County, Maine by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Wikidata short description: “river in the United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Farmington 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Temple Stream in Franklin County, Maine (FIPS 23/007), classified as a stream in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 576717). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 10/21/2016.
Coordinates & physical setting
Temple Stream sits at 44.65506° N, 70.14589° W (DMS 44°39′18″ N, 70°08′45″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.77256° N, 70.26368° W (DMS 44°46′21″ N, 70°15′49″ 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 Temple Stream itself. The ones closest to Temple Stream:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Beaver Brook | Farmington | 0.6 mi |
| Cascade Brook | Farmington | 1 mi |
| Barker Stream | Farmington | 3 mi |
| Beales Brook | New Sharon | 3 mi |
| Wilson Stream | Farmington Falls | 4.1 mi |
| Little Norridgewock Stream | Farmington Falls | 4.3 mi |
| Stony Brook | Wilton | 4.7 mi |
| Varnum Stream | Wilton | 4.8 mi |
| Adams Brook | Farmington | 4.9 mi |
| Henry Mitchell Brook | Farmington | 4.9 mi |
Features on the USGS Farmington Quadrangle
The Farmington 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 20 catalogued natural features alongside Temple Stream. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beaver Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Temple Stream Reservoir | Reservoirs | Franklin County, ME | 1 mi |
| Cascade Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 1 mi |
| Powderhouse Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Voter Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 2.5 mi |
| Titcomb Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 2.8 mi |
| Barker Stream | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 3 mi |
| Adams Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 4.9 mi |
| Varnum Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 4.9 mi |
| Henry Mitchell Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 4.9 mi |
Historical record
Temple Stream is a small river in Franklin County, Maine, United States. It is located in the Kennebec River watershed. More on Wikipedia →
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 36.1 miles east-northeast (bearing ENE) of Temple Stream. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 62 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 44.655°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 36.1 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Temple Stream track the nearby Beaver Brook stream (0.6 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Temple Stream
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beaver Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Temple Stream Reservoir | Reservoirs | Franklin County, ME | 1 mi |
| Cascade Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 1 mi |
| Powderhouse Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Voter Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 2.5 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Temple Stream located?
Temple Stream is in Franklin County, Maine, approximately 36.1 miles east-northeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Farmington topographic quadrangle.
How far is Temple Stream from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 62 minutes, 36.1 miles east-northeast (bearing ENE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Temple Stream?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Temple Stream as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 576717 on the Farmington quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Temple Stream?
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: Q34963681.