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Toothaker Brook — Streams 32.4 Miles N of Chapman Inn
Franklin County, Maine · USGS Houghton Quadrangle · GNIS 577195
Catalogued on the USGS Houghton quadrangle in Franklin County, Maine, Toothaker Brook — a stream — lies 32.4 miles north of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 577195, Toothaker Brook is recorded as a stream on the USGS Houghton quadrangle in Franklin County, Maine (FIPS 23/007). Catalogued in GNIS since 09/30/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Toothaker Brook sits at 44.87200° N, 70.73396° W (DMS 44°52′19″ N, 70°44′02″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.85972° N, 70.69528° W (DMS 44°51′35″ N, 70°41′43″ 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 Toothaker Brook itself. The ones closest to Toothaker Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bemis Stream | Houghton | 1.6 mi |
| Mountain Pond Stream | Rangeley | 2.7 mi |
| Martin Brook | Rangeley | 2.9 mi |
| Four Ponds Brook | Houghton | 2.9 mi |
| South Bog Stream | Rangeley | 4 mi |
| Mountain Brook | Houghton | 6.2 mi |
| Haley Brook | Saddleback Mountain | 6.4 mi |
| Long Pond Stream | Saddleback Mountain | 6.6 mi |
| Rangeley River | Oquossoc | 6.6 mi |
| Nile Brook | Rangeley | 6.8 mi |
Features on the USGS Houghton Quadrangle
The Houghton 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 18 catalogued natural features alongside Toothaker Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bemis Stream | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Spruce Mountain | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 2.6 mi |
| Four Ponds Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 2.9 mi |
| Maxie Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 3 mi |
| Long Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 3.5 mi |
| Beaver Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 3.6 mi |
| Four Ponds Mountain | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 3.7 mi |
| Round Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 4 mi |
| Spencer Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 4.1 mi |
| Sabbath Day Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 4.3 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 56-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Toothaker Brook — 32.4 miles north as the crow flies, on compass bearing N.
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 44.872°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 32.4 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Toothaker Brook track the nearby Bemis Stream (1.6 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Toothaker Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bemis Stream | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Toothaker Island | Islands | Franklin County, ME | 2.2 mi |
| Spruce Mountain | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 2.6 mi |
| Mountain Pond Stream | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 2.7 mi |
| Martin Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 2.9 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Toothaker Brook located?
Toothaker Brook is in Franklin County, Maine, approximately 32.4 miles north of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Houghton topographic quadrangle.
How far is Toothaker Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 56 minutes, 32.4 miles north (bearing N) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Toothaker Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Toothaker Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 577195 on the Houghton quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Toothaker 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.