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Bartlett Brook — Streams 30.8 Miles SSE of Chapman Inn
Cumberland County, Maine · USGS Naples Quadrangle · GNIS 1912157
Within Cumberland County, Maine, on the USGS Naples quadrangle, the stream known as Bartlett Brook sits 30.8 miles south-southeast of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “river in Cumberland County, Maine, United States”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Cumberland County, Maine, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Bartlett Brook as a stream on the Naples topographic quadrangle (FIPS 23/005), under Feature ID 1912157. Catalogued in GNIS since 05/08/2001.
Coordinates & physical setting
Bartlett Brook sits at 43.98702° N, 70.57173° W (DMS 43°59′13″ N, 70°34′18″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.01229° N, 70.61062° W (DMS 44°00′44″ N, 70°36′38″ 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 Bartlett Brook itself. The ones closest to Bartlett Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Mill Brook | Naples | 0.4 mi |
| Decker Brook | Naples | 1 mi |
| Burgess Brook | Casco | 1.4 mi |
| Smith Brook | Casco | 2 mi |
| Cold Brook | Casco | 2.5 mi |
| Eastman Brook | Casco | 2.9 mi |
| Tingley Brook | North Sebago | 3.7 mi |
| Crooked River | Naples | 3.8 mi |
| Muddy River | North Sebago | 3.8 mi |
| Leavitt Brook | North Sebago | 4.2 mi |
Features on the USGS Naples Quadrangle
The Naples 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 65 catalogued natural features alongside Bartlett Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mill Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Decker Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 1 mi |
| Tenny Hill | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Birch Point | Capes | Cumberland County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Chute River | Other Natural Features | Cumberland County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Arrowhead Point | Capes | Cumberland County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| Jackson Cove | Bays | Cumberland County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| Leach Hill | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 2.3 mi |
| Keoka Point | Capes | Cumberland County, ME | 2.3 mi |
| Brandy Pond | Lakes | Cumberland County, ME | 2.4 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing SSE out of Bethel for 30.8 miles (south-southeast) and you reach Bartlett Brook; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 53 minutes.
Best time to visit
Best observed in late spring and early summer when flow is strong and banks are visible. At this latitude (43.987°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 30.8 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Bartlett Brook track the nearby Mill Brook stream (0.4 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Bartlett Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mill Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Decker Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 1 mi |
| Tenny Hill | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Burgess Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Birch Point | Capes | Cumberland County, ME | 1.6 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Bartlett Brook located?
Bartlett Brook is in Cumberland County, Maine, approximately 30.8 miles south-southeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Naples topographic quadrangle.
How far is Bartlett Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 53 minutes, 30.8 miles south-southeast (bearing SSE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Bartlett Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Bartlett Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 1912157 on the Naples quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Bartlett 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: Q34652075.