Streams

Whittier Brook — Streams 39.2 Miles ENE of Chapman Inn

Franklin County, Maine · USGS Farmington Falls Quadrangle · GNIS 578437

Catalogued on the USGS Farmington Falls quadrangle in Franklin County, Maine, Whittier Brook — a stream — lies 39.2 miles east-northeast of Chapman Inn.

Distance from Inn
39.2 mi
Bearing
ENE
Drive time
67 min

Landmark Profile

Classification & USGS reference

Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 578437, Whittier Brook is recorded as a stream on the USGS Farmington Falls quadrangle in Franklin County, Maine (FIPS 23/007). Catalogued in GNIS since 09/30/1980.

Coordinates & physical setting

Whittier Brook sits at 44.59506° N, 70.04006° W (DMS 44°35′42″ N, 70°02′24″ W).

As a linear feature its source lies near 44.59812° N, 69.98533° W (DMS 44°35′53″ N, 69°59′07″ W) — useful for anglers and paddlers tracing the upstream end.

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Other streams in Franklin County, Maine

Franklin County, ME contains 134 streams catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Whittier Brook itself. The ones closest to Whittier Brook:

Feature USGS Quadrangle Distance
McGurdy Stream Farmington Falls 1.9 mi
Wilson Stream Farmington Falls 2.6 mi
Little Norridgewock Stream Farmington Falls 2.8 mi
Bragdon Brook New Sharon 3 mi
Muddy Brook New Sharon 3.5 mi
Beales Brook New Sharon 3.7 mi
Fillibrown Brook Mercer 5.2 mi
Huckleberry Stream Wilton 5.3 mi
Sugar Brook Farmington Falls 5.4 mi
Cascade Brook Farmington 5.7 mi

Features on the USGS Farmington Falls Quadrangle

The Farmington Falls 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 24 catalogued natural features alongside Whittier Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:

Feature Type County Offset
Crowell Pond Lakes Franklin County, ME 0.3 mi
Old Bluff Hill Summits Franklin County, ME 1.5 mi
McGurdy Stream Streams Franklin County, ME 1.9 mi
Cape Cod Hill Summits Franklin County, ME 1.9 mi
Blabon Hill Summits Franklin County, ME 2.2 mi
York Hill Summits Kennebec County, ME 2.4 mi
Wilson Stream Streams Franklin County, ME 2.6 mi
Little Norridgewock Stream Streams Franklin County, ME 2.8 mi
Vienna Mountain Summits Kennebec County, ME 3.2 mi
Zion Hill Summits Franklin County, ME 3.3 mi

Visiting from Chapman Inn

Distance, bearing & drive time

A 67-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Whittier Brook — 39.2 miles east-northeast as the crow flies, on compass bearing ENE.

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 44.595°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 39.2 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Whittier Brook track the nearby Crowell Pond lake (0.3 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.

Nearest features to Whittier Brook

Feature Type County Distance
Crowell Pond Lakes Franklin County, ME 0.3 mi
Old Bluff Hill Summits Franklin County, ME 1.5 mi
McGurdy Stream Streams Franklin County, ME 1.9 mi
Cape Cod Hill Summits Franklin County, ME 1.9 mi
Blabon Hill Summits Franklin County, ME 2.2 mi

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Whittier Brook located?

Whittier Brook is in Franklin County, Maine, approximately 39.2 miles east-northeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Farmington Falls topographic quadrangle.

How far is Whittier Brook from Chapman Inn?

The drive runs about 67 minutes, 39.2 miles east-northeast (bearing ENE) of the Inn.

What type of natural feature is Whittier Brook?

The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Whittier Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 578437 on the Farmington Falls quadrangle.

When is the best time to visit Whittier 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.