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Ai Brook — Streams 37.3 Miles SSE of Chapman Inn
Cumberland County, Maine · USGS Raymond Quadrangle · GNIS 561111
37.3 miles south-southeast of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Raymond topographic quadrangle, Ai Brook is a stream recorded in Cumberland 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 Raymond 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Ai Brook in Cumberland County, Maine (FIPS 23/005), classified as a stream in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 561111). Catalogued in GNIS since 09/30/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Ai Brook sits at 43.92174° N, 70.45422° W (DMS 43°55′18″ N, 70°27′15″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 43.93611° N, 70.43333° W (DMS 43°56′10″ N, 70°26′00″ W) — useful for anglers and paddlers tracing the upstream end.
Other streams in Cumberland County, Maine
Cumberland County, ME contains 110 streams catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Ai Brook itself. The ones closest to Ai Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hayden Brook | Raymond | 1.2 mi |
| Tenny River | Raymond | 1.5 mi |
| Nubble Brook | Raymond | 1.7 mi |
| Rolfe Brook | Raymond | 2.2 mi |
| Panther Run | Raymond | 2.3 mi |
| Meadow Brook | Raymond | 2.4 mi |
| Farwell Brook | Raymond | 2.6 mi |
| Sand Brook | Raymond | 2.6 mi |
| Sucker Brook | Raymond | 2.7 mi |
| Valley Brook | Raymond | 3.1 mi |
Features on the USGS Raymond Quadrangle
The Raymond 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 55 catalogued natural features alongside Ai Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sloanes Cove | Bays | Cumberland County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Bettys Neck | Capes | Cumberland County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Panther Pond | Reservoirs | Cumberland County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Dollys Island | Islands | Cumberland County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Hayden Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Tarkiln Hill | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Tenny River | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Brown Hill | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Nubble Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Raymond Hill | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 2 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 37.3 miles south-southeast (bearing SSE) of Ai Brook. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 64 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. At this latitude (43.922°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 37.3 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Ai Brook track the nearby Sloanes Cove bay (0.5 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Ai Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sloanes Cove | Bays | Cumberland County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Bettys Neck | Capes | Cumberland County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Panther Pond | Reservoirs | Cumberland County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Dollys Island | Islands | Cumberland County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Hayden Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 1.2 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Ai Brook located?
Ai Brook is in Cumberland County, Maine, approximately 37.3 miles south-southeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Raymond topographic quadrangle.
How far is Ai Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 64 minutes, 37.3 miles south-southeast (bearing SSE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Ai Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Ai Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 561111 on the Raymond quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Ai Brook?
Best observed in late spring and early summer when flow is strong and banks are visible.
How many other streams are in Cumberland County, Maine?
GNIS lists 109 other streams in Cumberland County, Maine.
Wikidata: Q34639430.