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West Brook — Streams 26.0 Miles NE of Chapman Inn
Franklin County, Maine · USGS Weld Quadrangle · GNIS 578109
26.0 miles northeast of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Weld topographic quadrangle, West Brook is a stream recorded in Franklin County, Maine by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Wikidata short description: “river in Franklin County, United States of America - Geonames ID = 4982549”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Weld 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places West Brook in Franklin County, Maine (FIPS 23/007), classified as a stream in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 578109). Catalogued in GNIS since 09/30/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
West Brook sits at 44.70284° N, 70.46673° W (DMS 44°42′10″ N, 70°28′00″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.73950° N, 70.56229° W (DMS 44°44′22″ N, 70°33′44″ 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 Brook itself. The ones closest to West Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Snowman Brook | Weld | 0.6 mi |
| Bachelor Brook | Weld | 0.9 mi |
| Swett Brook | Weld | 1.3 mi |
| Houghton Brook | Weld | 1.5 mi |
| Parlin Brook | Weld | 1.6 mi |
| Bowley Brook | Weld | 1.8 mi |
| Rand Brook | Weld | 1.8 mi |
| Tumbledown Brook | Roxbury | 2.3 mi |
| Keyes Brook | Weld | 3.3 mi |
| Yeaton Brook | Weld | 3.5 mi |
Features on the USGS Weld Quadrangle
The Weld 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 28 catalogued natural features alongside West Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Snowman Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Bachelor Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Webb Lake | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 1 mi |
| Swett Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Houghton Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Parlin Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Rand Ridge | Ridges | Franklin County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Bowley Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Rand Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Cobble Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 2.8 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 26.0 miles northeast (bearing NE) of West Brook. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 45 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 44.703°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 26.0 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at West Brook track the nearby Snowman Brook stream (0.6 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to West Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Snowman Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Bachelor Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Webb Lake | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 1 mi |
| Swett Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Houghton Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 1.5 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is West Brook located?
West Brook is in Franklin County, Maine, approximately 26.0 miles northeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Weld topographic quadrangle.
How far is West Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 45 minutes, 26.0 miles northeast (bearing NE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is West Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies West Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 578109 on the Weld quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit West 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.
Wikidata: Q34866331.