Valley Brook — Streams 39.1 Miles NE of Chapman Inn
Franklin County, Maine · USGS Strong Quadrangle · GNIS 577683
39.1 miles northeast of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Strong topographic quadrangle, Valley Brook is a stream recorded in Franklin County, Maine by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Strong 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Valley Brook in Franklin County, Maine (FIPS 23/007), classified as a stream in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 577683). Catalogued in GNIS since 09/30/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Valley Brook sits at 44.80367° N, 70.22534° W (DMS 44°48′13″ N, 70°13′31″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.88978° N, 70.23173° W (DMS 44°53′23″ N, 70°13′54″ 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 Valley Brook itself. The ones closest to Valley Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bean Brook | Strong | 0.7 mi |
| Doctor Brook | Strong | 0.8 mi |
| Dickey Brook | Strong | 1.5 mi |
| Mount Blue Stream | Phillips | 2.2 mi |
| Gilkey Brook | Strong | 2.9 mi |
| McLeary Brook | Strong | 3.8 mi |
| Dead Stream | Strong | 4 mi |
| Trask Brook | Phillips | 4.2 mi |
| Winter Brook | Farmington | 4.9 mi |
| Conant Brook | Mount Blue | 6.3 mi |
Features on the USGS Strong Quadrangle
The Strong 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 23 catalogued natural features alongside Valley Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nash Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Bean Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Doctor Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Dyer Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Dickey Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Stubbs Mountain | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Hartwell Intervale | Basins | Franklin County, ME | 2 mi |
| Day Mountain Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 2.2 mi |
| True Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 2.8 mi |
| Gilkey Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 2.9 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 39.1 miles northeast (bearing NE) of Valley Brook. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 67 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 44.804°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 39.1 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Valley Brook track the nearby Nash Pond lake (0.5 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Valley Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nash Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Bean Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Doctor Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Dyer Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Dickey Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 1.5 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Valley Brook located?
Valley Brook is in Franklin County, Maine, approximately 39.1 miles northeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Strong topographic quadrangle.
How far is Valley Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 67 minutes, 39.1 miles northeast (bearing NE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Valley Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Valley Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 577683 on the Strong quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit 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.