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Bachelder Brook — Streams 36.5 Miles SSE of Chapman Inn
Cumberland County, Maine · USGS North Sebago Quadrangle · GNIS 561394
Catalogued on the USGS North Sebago quadrangle in Cumberland County, Maine, Bachelder Brook — a stream — lies 36.5 miles south-southeast of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “river in the United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 561394, Bachelder Brook is recorded as a stream on the USGS North Sebago quadrangle in Cumberland County, Maine (FIPS 23/005). Catalogued in GNIS since 09/30/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Bachelder Brook sits at 43.88980° N, 70.62923° W (DMS 43°53′23″ N, 70°37′45″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 43.90778° N, 70.64722° W (DMS 43°54′28″ N, 70°38′50″ 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 Bachelder Brook itself. The ones closest to Bachelder Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Nason Brook | North Sebago | 0.4 mi |
| Northwest River | Steep Falls | 2.2 mi |
| Mill Brook | North Sebago | 2.5 mi |
| Whitney Brook | Naples | 2.6 mi |
| Songo River | Naples | 3.2 mi |
| Douglass Brook | North Sebago | 3.2 mi |
| Leavitt Brook | North Sebago | 3.5 mi |
| Hill Brook | North Sebago | 3.8 mi |
| Crooked River | Naples | 4 mi |
| Muddy River | North Sebago | 4.2 mi |
Features on the USGS North Sebago Quadrangle
The North Sebago 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 59 catalogued natural features alongside Bachelder Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cox Point | Capes | Cumberland County, ME | 0.1 mi |
| Nason Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Sanborns Point | Capes | Cumberland County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Philip Mountain | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| White Mountain | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Perley Pond | Lakes | Cumberland County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| Peaked Mountain | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| Larrabee Mountain | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 2.4 mi |
| Mill Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 2.5 mi |
| Mariner Mountain | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 3 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 62-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Bachelder Brook — 36.5 miles south-southeast as the crow flies, on compass bearing SSE.
Best time to visit
Best observed in late spring and early summer when flow is strong and banks are visible. At this latitude (43.890°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 36.5 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Bachelder Brook track the nearby Cox Point cape (essentially adjacent) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Bachelder Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cox Point | Capes | Cumberland County, ME | 0.1 mi |
| Spider Island | Islands | Cumberland County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Nason Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Sanborns Point | Capes | Cumberland County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Wards Point | Capes | Cumberland County, ME | 0.7 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Bachelder Brook located?
Bachelder Brook is in Cumberland County, Maine, approximately 36.5 miles south-southeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS North Sebago topographic quadrangle.
How far is Bachelder Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 62 minutes, 36.5 miles south-southeast (bearing SSE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Bachelder Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Bachelder Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 561394 on the North Sebago quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Bachelder 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: Q34647474.