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Winship Stream — Streams 38.7 Miles NNE of Chapman Inn
Franklin County, Maine · USGS Redington Quadrangle · GNIS 578592
38.7 miles north-northeast of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Redington topographic quadrangle, Winship Stream is a stream recorded in Franklin County, Maine by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Wikidata short description: “river in the United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Redington 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Winship Stream in Franklin County, Maine (FIPS 23/007), classified as a stream in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 578592). Catalogued in GNIS since 09/30/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Winship Stream sits at 44.91256° N, 70.45451° W (DMS 44°54′45″ N, 70°27′16″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.94306° N, 70.49222° W (DMS 44°56′35″ N, 70°29′32″ 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 Winship Stream itself. The ones closest to Winship Stream:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hardy Stream | Redington | 2 mi |
| Conant Stream | Redington | 2.8 mi |
| Perham Stream | Redington | 2.8 mi |
| Saddleback Stream | Madrid | 3.4 mi |
| Orbeton Stream | Madrid | 4.3 mi |
| South Branch Sandy River | Madrid | 4.5 mi |
| Crossman Stream | Madrid | 4.6 mi |
| Chandler Mill Stream | Jackson Mountain | 4.8 mi |
| Cottle Brook | Madrid | 5.3 mi |
| Rock Pond Stream | Saddleback Mountain | 6.2 mi |
Features on the USGS Redington Quadrangle
The Redington 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 12 catalogued natural features alongside Winship Stream. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardy Stream | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 2 mi |
| Winslow Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| Saddleback Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 2.2 mi |
| Beal Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 2.3 mi |
| Conant Stream | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 2.8 mi |
| Perham Stream | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 2.8 mi |
| Potato Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 3 mi |
| Saddleback Junior | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 3.1 mi |
| Mecham Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 4 mi |
| Poplar Ridge | Ridges | Franklin County, ME | 4.1 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 38.7 miles north-northeast (bearing NNE) of Winship Stream. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 66 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 44.913°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 38.7 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Winship Stream track the nearby Hardy Stream (2.0 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Winship Stream
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardy Stream | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 2 mi |
| Winslow Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| Saddleback Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 2.2 mi |
| Beal Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 2.3 mi |
| Little Saddleback Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 2.5 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Winship Stream located?
Winship Stream is in Franklin County, Maine, approximately 38.7 miles north-northeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Redington topographic quadrangle.
How far is Winship Stream from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 66 minutes, 38.7 miles north-northeast (bearing NNE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Winship Stream?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Winship Stream as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 578592 on the Redington quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Winship Stream?
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: Q34921984.