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Whetstone Brook — Streams 40.4 Miles N of Chapman Inn
Franklin County, Maine · USGS Oquossoc Quadrangle · GNIS 578320
Catalogued on the USGS Oquossoc quadrangle in Franklin County, Maine, Whetstone Brook — a stream — lies 40.4 miles north of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “river in Franklin County, Maine, United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 578320, Whetstone Brook is recorded as a stream on the USGS Oquossoc quadrangle in Franklin County, Maine (FIPS 23/007). Catalogued in GNIS since 09/30/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Whetstone Brook sits at 44.98978° N, 70.78312° W (DMS 44°59′23″ N, 70°46′59″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 45.00978° N, 70.76757° W (DMS 45°00′35″ N, 70°46′03″ 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 Whetstone Brook itself. The ones closest to Whetstone Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Kennebago River | Oquossoc | 0 mi |
| Rangeley River | Oquossoc | 1.9 mi |
| Quimby Brook | Rangeley | 3.4 mi |
| South Bog Stream | Rangeley | 4.7 mi |
| Hatchery Brook | Rangeley | 6.5 mi |
| Martin Brook | Rangeley | 7.2 mi |
| Flatiron Brook | Kennebago Lake | 7.6 mi |
| Blanchard Brook | Kennebago Lake | 7.9 mi |
| Nile Brook | Rangeley | 7.9 mi |
| Wilber Brook | Kennebago Lake | 7.9 mi |
Features on the USGS Oquossoc Quadrangle
The Oquossoc 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 34 catalogued natural features alongside Whetstone Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kennebago River | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 0 mi |
| Indian Rock | Islands | Franklin County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Ellis Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Nutting Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Hayno Bog | Swamps | Franklin County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Eagle Point | Capes | Franklin County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Rangeley River | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Blueberry Island | Islands | Oxford County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Spots Point | Capes | Franklin County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Echo Cove | Bays | Franklin County, ME | 2 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 69-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Whetstone Brook — 40.4 miles north as the crow flies, on compass bearing N.
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 44.990°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 40.4 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Whetstone Brook track the nearby Kennebago River stream (essentially adjacent) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Whetstone Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kennebago River | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 0 mi |
| Indian Rock | Islands | Franklin County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Ellis Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Kamankeag Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Nutting Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 1.6 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Whetstone Brook located?
Whetstone Brook is in Franklin County, Maine, approximately 40.4 miles north of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Oquossoc topographic quadrangle.
How far is Whetstone Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 69 minutes, 40.4 miles north (bearing N) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Whetstone Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Whetstone Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 578320 on the Oquossoc quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Whetstone 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: Q34887104.