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Townsend Brook — Streams 28.1 Miles NE of Chapman Inn
Franklin County, Maine · USGS Mount Blue Quadrangle · GNIS 577244
Within Franklin County, Maine, on the USGS Mount Blue quadrangle, the stream known as Townsend Brook sits 28.1 miles northeast of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Franklin County, Maine, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Townsend Brook as a stream on the Mount Blue topographic quadrangle (FIPS 23/007), under Feature ID 577244. Catalogued in GNIS since 09/30/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Townsend Brook sits at 44.63617° N, 70.31979° W (DMS 44°38′10″ N, 70°19′11″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.62583° N, 70.33000° W (DMS 44°37′33″ N, 70°19′48″ 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 Townsend Brook itself. The ones closest to Townsend Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Anderson Brook | Mount Blue | 0.2 mi |
| Dakin Brook | Mount Blue | 1.2 mi |
| Temple Brook | Mount Blue | 1.4 mi |
| Pine Brook | East Dixfield | 3 mi |
| Bates Brook | East Dixfield | 3.6 mi |
| Alder Brook | Mount Blue | 3.7 mi |
| Wilson Stream | East Dixfield | 3.7 mi |
| Cram Brook | East Dixfield | 3.7 mi |
| Butterfield Brook | East Dixfield | 4.4 mi |
| Potash Brook | East Dixfield | 4.6 mi |
Features on the USGS Mount Blue Quadrangle
The Mount Blue 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 30 catalogued natural features alongside Townsend Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anderson Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 0.2 mi |
| Crockett Mountain | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Dakin Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Temple Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Bald Mountain | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Saddleback Mountain | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Old Bluff | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 2 mi |
| Kinneys Head | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 2.4 mi |
| Varnum Mountain | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 2.6 mi |
| Hills Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 2.7 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing NE out of Bethel for 28.1 miles (northeast) and you reach Townsend Brook; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 48 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 44.636°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 28.1 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Townsend Brook track the nearby Anderson Brook stream (0.2 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Townsend Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anderson Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 0.2 mi |
| Crockett Mountain | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Dakin Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Temple Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Bald Mountain | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 1.7 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Townsend Brook located?
Townsend Brook is in Franklin County, Maine, approximately 28.1 miles northeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Mount Blue topographic quadrangle.
How far is Townsend Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 48 minutes, 28.1 miles northeast (bearing NE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Townsend Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Townsend Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 577244 on the Mount Blue quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Townsend 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.