Wilber Brook — Streams 47.1 Miles N of Chapman Inn
Franklin County, Maine · USGS Kennebago Lake Quadrangle · GNIS 578459
Within Franklin County, Maine, on the USGS Kennebago Lake quadrangle, the stream known as Wilber Brook sits 47.1 miles north of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “river in the United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Franklin County, Maine, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Wilber Brook as a stream on the Kennebago Lake topographic quadrangle (FIPS 23/007), under Feature ID 578459. Catalogued in GNIS since 09/30/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Wilber Brook sits at 45.08283° N, 70.68757° W (DMS 45°04′58″ N, 70°41′15″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 45.10194° N, 70.67028° W (DMS 45°06′07″ N, 70°40′13″ 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 Wilber Brook itself. The ones closest to Wilber Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Flatiron Brook | Kennebago Lake | 0.4 mi |
| Blanchard Brook | Kennebago Lake | 0.7 mi |
| Black Brook | Kennebago Lake | 2.7 mi |
| Big Sag Brook | Kennebago Lake | 2.8 mi |
| Norton Brook | Kennebago Lake | 3.5 mi |
| Baker Brook | Quill Hill | 5.5 mi |
| Quill Pond Brook | Quill Hill | 6.1 mi |
| Quimby Brook | Rangeley | 7.5 mi |
| Whetstone Brook | Oquossoc | 7.9 mi |
| Kennebago River | Oquossoc | 7.9 mi |
Features on the USGS Kennebago Lake Quadrangle
The Kennebago Lake 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 25 catalogued natural features alongside Wilber Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flatiron Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Blanchard Cove | Bays | Franklin County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Blanchard Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Flatiron Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Blackcat Mountain | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Skedaddle Cove | Bays | Franklin County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Blanchard Ponds | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Kennebago Lake | Reservoirs | Franklin County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Black Spur | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 2 mi |
| Black Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 2.7 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing N out of Bethel for 47.1 miles (north) and you reach Wilber Brook; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 81 minutes.
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 45.083°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 47.1 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Wilber Brook track the nearby Flatiron Brook stream (0.4 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Wilber Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flatiron Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Blanchard Cove | Bays | Franklin County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Blanchard Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Flatiron Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Blackcat Mountain | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 1.3 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Wilber Brook located?
Wilber Brook is in Franklin County, Maine, approximately 47.1 miles north of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Kennebago Lake topographic quadrangle.
How far is Wilber Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 81 minutes, 47.1 miles north (bearing N) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Wilber Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Wilber Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 578459 on the Kennebago Lake quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Wilber 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: Q34902140.