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Breakneck Brook — Streams 39.5 Miles S of Chapman Inn
Cumberland County, Maine · USGS Cornish Quadrangle · GNIS 562926
39.5 miles south of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Cornish topographic quadrangle, Breakneck Brook is a stream recorded in Cumberland County, Maine by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Wikidata short description: “river in Cumberland County, Maine, United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Cornish 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Breakneck Brook in Cumberland County, Maine (FIPS 23/005), classified as a stream in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 562926). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 10/19/2016.
Coordinates & physical setting
Breakneck Brook sits at 43.83369° N, 70.78728° W (DMS 43°50′01″ N, 70°47′14″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 43.86952° N, 70.70450° W (DMS 43°52′10″ N, 70°42′16″ 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 Breakneck Brook itself. The ones closest to Breakneck Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Dug Hill Brook | Cornish | 0.8 mi |
| Hanson Brook | North Sebago | 3.8 mi |
| Pigeon Brook | Steep Falls | 4.3 mi |
| Heath Brook | Steep Falls | 5.8 mi |
| Heath Brook | Steep Falls | 5.9 mi |
| Quaker Brook | Steep Falls | 6.3 mi |
| Mill Brook | North Sebago | 6.8 mi |
| Tucker Brook | Steep Falls | 7 mi |
| Douglass Brook | North Sebago | 7.4 mi |
| Hill Brook | North Sebago | 7.6 mi |
Features on the USGS Cornish Quadrangle
The Cornish 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 31 catalogued natural features alongside Breakneck Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dug Hill Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Great Falls | Waterfalls | Oxford County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Saco River Reservoir | Reservoirs | Oxford County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Ossipee River | Streams | York County, NH | 1.4 mi |
| Harding Hill | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Peaked Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Ingalls Pond | Lakes | Cumberland County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Little River | Streams | York County, ME | 2 mi |
| Flints Mountain | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 2.5 mi |
| Gould Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.6 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 39.5 miles south (bearing S) of Breakneck Brook. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 68 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 (43.834°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 39.5 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Breakneck Brook track the nearby Dug Hill Brook stream (0.8 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Breakneck Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dug Hill Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Great Falls | Waterfalls | Oxford County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Saco River Reservoir | Reservoirs | Oxford County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Ossipee River | Streams | York County, NH | 1.4 mi |
| Harding Hill | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 1.8 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Breakneck Brook located?
Breakneck Brook is in Cumberland County, Maine, approximately 39.5 miles south of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Cornish topographic quadrangle.
How far is Breakneck Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 68 minutes, 39.5 miles south (bearing S) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Breakneck Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Breakneck Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 562926 on the Cornish quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Breakneck 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: Q34682876.