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Tucker Valley Brook — Streams 27.1 Miles ENE of Chapman Inn
Franklin County, Maine · USGS East Dixfield Quadrangle · GNIS 577389
27.1 miles east-northeast of Chapman Inn, on the USGS East Dixfield topographic quadrangle, Tucker Valley Brook is a stream recorded in Franklin County, Maine by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS East Dixfield 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Tucker Valley Brook in Franklin County, Maine (FIPS 23/007), classified as a stream in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 577389). Catalogued in GNIS since 09/30/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Tucker Valley Brook sits at 44.56312° N, 70.28590° W (DMS 44°33′47″ N, 70°17′09″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.54139° N, 70.32833° W (DMS 44°32′29″ N, 70°19′42″ 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 Tucker Valley Brook itself. The ones closest to Tucker Valley Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Allen Brook | East Dixfield | 0.4 mi |
| Potash Brook | East Dixfield | 0.8 mi |
| Butterfield Brook | East Dixfield | 1 mi |
| Jolly Brook | East Dixfield | 2.6 mi |
| Bates Brook | East Dixfield | 3 mi |
| Cram Brook | East Dixfield | 3 mi |
| Wilson Stream | East Dixfield | 3.4 mi |
| Sevenmile Stream | Wilton | 3.6 mi |
| Ridley Brook | East Dixfield | 3.6 mi |
| Pine Brook | East Dixfield | 3.8 mi |
Features on the USGS East Dixfield Quadrangle
The East Dixfield 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 30 catalogued natural features alongside Tucker Valley Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allen Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Potash Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Butterfield Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 1 mi |
| Nebo Mountain | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Walker Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Hugh Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Severy Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2 mi |
| Jolly Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 2.6 mi |
| Butterfield Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 2.6 mi |
| Pinnacle | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.7 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 27.1 miles east-northeast (bearing ENE) of Tucker Valley Brook. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 46 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 44.563°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 27.1 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Tucker Valley Brook track the nearby Allen Brook stream (0.4 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Tucker Valley Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allen Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Potash Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Butterfield Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 1 mi |
| Nebo Mountain | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Walker Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 1.5 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Tucker Valley Brook located?
Tucker Valley Brook is in Franklin County, Maine, approximately 27.1 miles east-northeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS East Dixfield topographic quadrangle.
How far is Tucker Valley Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 46 minutes, 27.1 miles east-northeast (bearing ENE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Tucker Valley Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Tucker Valley Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 577389 on the East Dixfield quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Tucker Valley 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.