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.
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.
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.