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Varnum Stream — Streams 31.7 Miles ENE of Chapman Inn
Franklin County, Maine · USGS Wilton Quadrangle · GNIS 577701
31.7 miles east-northeast of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Wilton topographic quadrangle, Varnum Stream is a stream recorded in Franklin County, Maine by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Wilton 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Varnum Stream in Franklin County, Maine (FIPS 23/007), classified as a stream in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 577701). Catalogued in GNIS since 09/30/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Varnum Stream sits at 44.60089° N, 70.20784° W (DMS 44°36′03″ N, 70°12′28″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.64756° N, 70.25006° W (DMS 44°38′51″ N, 70°15′00″ 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 Varnum Stream itself. The ones closest to Varnum Stream:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Meadow Brook | Wilton | 0.5 mi |
| Stony Brook | Wilton | 0.7 mi |
| Coubers Brook | Wilton | 0.7 mi |
| Wilson Stream | East Dixfield | 2.4 mi |
| Bates Brook | East Dixfield | 2.7 mi |
| Pine Brook | East Dixfield | 3 mi |
| Allen Brook | East Dixfield | 4.4 mi |
| Tucker Valley Brook | East Dixfield | 4.6 mi |
| Temple Brook | Mount Blue | 4.7 mi |
| Temple Stream | Farmington | 4.8 mi |
Features on the USGS Wilton Quadrangle
The Wilton 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 18 catalogued natural features alongside Varnum Stream. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meadow Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Stony Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Coubers Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Pease Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Wilson Pond | Reservoirs | Franklin County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Spruce Mountain | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 3.1 mi |
| Macomber Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 4.1 mi |
| Huckleberry Stream | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 5.5 mi |
| Jay Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 6 mi |
| Sevenmile Stream | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 6.2 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 31.7 miles east-northeast (bearing ENE) of Varnum Stream. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 54 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 44.601°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 31.7 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Varnum Stream track the nearby Meadow Brook stream (0.5 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Varnum Stream
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meadow Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Stony Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Coubers Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Pease Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Wilson Pond | Reservoirs | Franklin County, ME | 1.6 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Varnum Stream located?
Varnum Stream is in Franklin County, Maine, approximately 31.7 miles east-northeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Wilton topographic quadrangle.
How far is Varnum Stream from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 54 minutes, 31.7 miles east-northeast (bearing ENE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Varnum Stream?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Varnum Stream as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 577701 on the Wilton quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Varnum Stream?
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.