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Winter Brook — Streams 37.4 Miles NE of Chapman Inn
Franklin County, Maine · USGS Farmington Quadrangle · GNIS 578602
Catalogued on the USGS Farmington quadrangle in Franklin County, Maine, Winter Brook — a stream — lies 37.4 miles northeast of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “river in the United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 578602, Winter Brook is recorded as a stream on the USGS Farmington quadrangle in Franklin County, Maine (FIPS 23/007). Catalogued in GNIS since 09/30/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Winter Brook sits at 44.73728° N, 70.19062° W (DMS 44°44′14″ N, 70°11′26″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.77172° N, 70.17590° W (DMS 44°46′18″ N, 70°10′33″ 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 Winter Brook itself. The ones closest to Winter Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| McLeary Brook | Strong | 1.1 mi |
| Adams Brook | Farmington | 2.4 mi |
| Barker Stream | Farmington | 3.1 mi |
| Gus Mitchell Brook | Farmington | 3.9 mi |
| Edes Brook | Mount Blue | 3.9 mi |
| Henry Mitchell Brook | Farmington | 4 mi |
| Conant Brook | Mount Blue | 4.1 mi |
| Valley Brook | Strong | 4.9 mi |
| Dickey Brook | Strong | 5.5 mi |
| Beaver Brook | Farmington | 5.5 mi |
Features on the USGS Farmington Quadrangle
The Farmington 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 20 catalogued natural features alongside Winter Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cowen Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Ballard Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 2.2 mi |
| Porter Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 2.3 mi |
| Adams Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 2.4 mi |
| Patriots Peak | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 2.4 mi |
| Staples Pond | Reservoirs | Franklin County, ME | 2.5 mi |
| Mud Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 2.8 mi |
| Barker Stream | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 3.1 mi |
| Drury Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 3.3 mi |
| Gus Mitchell Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 3.9 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 64-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Winter Brook — 37.4 miles northeast as the crow flies, on compass bearing NE.
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 44.737°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 37.4 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Winter Brook track the nearby McLeary Brook stream (1.1 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Winter Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| McLeary Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Cowen Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Hunter Mountain | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| Ballard Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 2.2 mi |
| Porter Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 2.3 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Winter Brook located?
Winter Brook is in Franklin County, Maine, approximately 37.4 miles northeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Farmington topographic quadrangle.
How far is Winter Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 64 minutes, 37.4 miles northeast (bearing NE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Winter Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Winter Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 578602 on the Farmington quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Winter 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: Q34922121.