West Branch Nash Stream — Streams 48.6 Miles NNE of Chapman Inn
Franklin County, Maine · USGS Quill Hill Quadrangle · GNIS 578074
Catalogued on the USGS Quill Hill quadrangle in Franklin County, Maine, West Branch Nash Stream — a stream — lies 48.6 miles north-northeast of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “river in the United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 578074, West Branch Nash Stream is recorded as a stream on the USGS Quill Hill quadrangle in Franklin County, Maine (FIPS 23/007). Catalogued in GNIS since 09/30/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
West Branch Nash Stream sits at 45.07200° N, 70.47673° W (DMS 45°04′19″ N, 70°28′36″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 45.02394° N, 70.45729° W (DMS 45°01′26″ N, 70°27′26″ 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 West Branch Nash Stream itself. The ones closest to West Branch Nash Stream:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Skunk Branch | Black Nubble | 0.6 mi |
| Baker Brook | Quill Hill | 4.9 mi |
| Quill Pond Brook | Quill Hill | 5.8 mi |
| Redington Stream | Saddleback Mountain | 6.2 mi |
| Cold Stream | Saddleback Mountain | 6.2 mi |
| Haley Brook | Saddleback Mountain | 8 mi |
| Rock Pond Stream | Saddleback Mountain | 8.4 mi |
| Geneva Bog Brook | Saddleback Mountain | 8.6 mi |
| Blanchard Brook | Kennebago Lake | 9.8 mi |
| Wilber Brook | Kennebago Lake | 10.3 mi |
Features on the USGS Quill Hill Quadrangle
The Quill Hill 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 9 catalogued natural features alongside West Branch Nash Stream. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quill Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 2.9 mi |
| Quill Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 4.1 mi |
| Baker Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 4.9 mi |
| Quill Pond Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 5.8 mi |
| Dill Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 6.1 mi |
| Little Greely Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 7.5 mi |
| Greely Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 7.6 mi |
| Third Greely Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 8.2 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 83-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from West Branch Nash Stream — 48.6 miles north-northeast as the crow flies, on compass bearing NNE.
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 45.072°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 48.6 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at West Branch Nash Stream track the nearby Skunk Branch stream (0.6 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to West Branch Nash Stream
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skunk Branch | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Quill Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 2.9 mi |
| Black Nubble | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 3.1 mi |
| Quill Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 4.1 mi |
| Crocker Mountain | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 4.9 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is West Branch Nash Stream located?
West Branch Nash Stream is in Franklin County, Maine, approximately 48.6 miles north-northeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Quill Hill topographic quadrangle.
How far is West Branch Nash Stream from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 83 minutes, 48.6 miles north-northeast (bearing NNE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is West Branch Nash Stream?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies West Branch Nash Stream as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 578074 on the Quill Hill quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit West Branch Nash 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.
Wikidata: Q34863849.