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Willett Brook — Reservoirs 27.0 Miles S of Chapman Inn
Cumberland County, Maine · USGS Bridgton Quadrangle · GNIS 1774271
Within Cumberland County, Maine, on the USGS Bridgton quadrangle, the reservoir known as Willett Brook sits 27.0 miles south of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Cumberland County, Maine, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Willett Brook as a reservoir on the Bridgton topographic quadrangle (FIPS 23/005), under Feature ID 1774271. Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 05/15/2018.
Coordinates & physical setting
Willett Brook sits at 44.01804° N, 70.71131° W (DMS 44°01′05″ N, 70°42′41″ W).
Other reservoirs in Cumberland County, Maine
Cumberland County, ME contains 29 reservoirs catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Willett Brook itself. The ones closest to Willett Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Woods Pond | Bridgton | 1.6 mi |
| Adams Pond | North Sebago | 1.6 mi |
| Stevens Pond | Bridgton | 2.7 mi |
| Highland Lake | Bridgton | 4.7 mi |
| Peabody Pond | North Sebago | 5.2 mi |
| Moose Pond | Pleasant Mountain | 5.9 mi |
| Crystal Lake | Bridgton | 7.6 mi |
| Bay of Naples | Naples | 8.9 mi |
| Fitch Mill Pond | Steep Falls | 11.6 mi |
| Thomas Pond | Naples | 12.2 mi |
Features on the USGS Bridgton Quadrangle
The Bridgton 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 49 catalogued natural features alongside Willett Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dearborn Hill | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Jack Branch | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Choate Hill | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Woods Pond | Reservoirs | Cumberland County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Day Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Otter Pond | Lakes | Cumberland County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Mount Henry | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 2 mi |
| Packard Hill | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| Willett Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 2.3 mi |
| Abners Nose | Capes | Cumberland County, ME | 2.5 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing S out of Bethel for 27.0 miles (south) and you reach Willett Brook; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 46 minutes.
Best time to visit
June through September for paddling and swimming; January through March for ice fishing. At this latitude (44.018°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 27.0 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Willett Brook track the nearby Dearborn Hill summit (1.1 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Willett Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dearborn Hill | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Jack Branch | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Choate Hill | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Woods Pond | Reservoirs | Cumberland County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Adams Pond | Reservoirs | Cumberland County, ME | 1.6 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Willett Brook located?
Willett Brook is in Cumberland County, Maine, approximately 27.0 miles south of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Bridgton topographic quadrangle.
How far is Willett Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 46 minutes, 27.0 miles south (bearing S) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Willett Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Willett Brook as a reservoir, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 1774271 on the Bridgton quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Willett Brook?
June through September for paddling and swimming; January through March for ice fishing.
How many other reservoirs are in Cumberland County, Maine?
GNIS lists 28 other reservoirs in Cumberland County, Maine.