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Trask Brook — Streams 35.0 Miles NE of Chapman Inn
Franklin County, Maine · USGS Phillips Quadrangle · GNIS 577279
Catalogued on the USGS Phillips quadrangle in Franklin County, Maine, Trask Brook — a stream — lies 35.0 miles northeast of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 577279, Trask Brook is recorded as a stream on the USGS Phillips quadrangle in Franklin County, Maine (FIPS 23/007). Catalogued in GNIS since 09/30/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Trask Brook sits at 44.77367° N, 70.30090° W (DMS 44°46′25″ N, 70°18′03″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.76222° N, 70.28417° W (DMS 44°45′44″ N, 70°17′03″ 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 Trask Brook itself. The ones closest to Trask Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Mount Blue Stream | Phillips | 2.6 mi |
| Dickey Brook | Strong | 2.9 mi |
| Conant Brook | Mount Blue | 4.1 mi |
| Valley Brook | Strong | 4.2 mi |
| Doctor Brook | Strong | 4.7 mi |
| Bean Brook | Strong | 4.7 mi |
| McLeary Brook | Strong | 5 mi |
| Edes Brook | Mount Blue | 5.2 mi |
| Winter Brook | Farmington | 6 mi |
| Fran Brook | Weld | 6.1 mi |
Features on the USGS Phillips Quadrangle
The Phillips 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 12 catalogued natural features alongside Trask Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sampson Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Sylvester Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Mount Blue Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Day Mountain | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 2.5 mi |
| Mount Blue Stream | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 2.6 mi |
| Tantrattle Mountain | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 2.7 mi |
| Phillips Mountain | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 2.9 mi |
| Bean Mountain | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 3.7 mi |
| Beaver Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 4.2 mi |
| Tory Hill Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 6.1 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 60-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Trask Brook — 35.0 miles northeast as the crow flies, on compass bearing NE.
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 44.774°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 35.0 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Trask Brook track the nearby Sampson Hill summit (1.1 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Trask Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sampson Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Sylvester Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Mount Blue Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Day Mountain | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 2.5 mi |
| Mount Blue Stream | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 2.6 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Trask Brook located?
Trask Brook is in Franklin County, Maine, approximately 35.0 miles northeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Phillips topographic quadrangle.
How far is Trask Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 60 minutes, 35.0 miles northeast (bearing NE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Trask Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Trask Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 577279 on the Phillips quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Trask 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.