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Burgess Brook — Streams 29.4 Miles SSE of Chapman Inn
Cumberland County, Maine · USGS Casco Quadrangle · GNIS 563199
29.4 miles south-southeast of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Casco topographic quadrangle, Burgess 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 Casco 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Burgess Brook in Cumberland County, Maine (FIPS 23/005), classified as a stream in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 563199). Catalogued in GNIS since 09/30/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Burgess Brook sits at 44.00785° N, 70.57339° W (DMS 44°00′28″ N, 70°34′24″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.01694° N, 70.54694° W (DMS 44°01′01″ N, 70°32′49″ 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 Burgess Brook itself. The ones closest to Burgess Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Smith Brook | Casco | 0.6 mi |
| Cold Brook | Casco | 1.1 mi |
| Bartlett Brook | Naples | 1.4 mi |
| Decker Brook | Naples | 1.7 mi |
| Mill Brook | Naples | 1.8 mi |
| Eastman Brook | Casco | 2.2 mi |
| Tingley Brook | North Sebago | 3.7 mi |
| Thomes Brook | Bridgton | 3.8 mi |
| Muddy River | North Sebago | 4.8 mi |
| Crooked River | Naples | 5.2 mi |
Features on the USGS Casco Quadrangle
The Casco 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 46 catalogued natural features alongside Burgess Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ted Swamp | Swamps | Cumberland County, ME | 0.3 mi |
| Smith Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Molly Gut | Other Natural Features | Cumberland County, ME | 1 mi |
| Jugtown Plain | Other Natural Features | Cumberland County, ME | 1 mi |
| Cold Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Poplar Ridge | Ridges | Oxford County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Pitts Meadow | Swamps | Cumberland County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Chaplin Hill | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Eastman Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 2.2 mi |
| Long Meadows | Swamps | Oxford County, ME | 2.2 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 29.4 miles south-southeast (bearing SSE) of Burgess Brook. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 50 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 (44.008°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 29.4 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Burgess Brook track the nearby Ted Swamp (0.3 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Burgess Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ted Swamp | Swamps | Cumberland County, ME | 0.3 mi |
| Smith Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Molly Gut | Other Natural Features | Cumberland County, ME | 1 mi |
| Jugtown Plain | Other Natural Features | Cumberland County, ME | 1 mi |
| Cold Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 1.1 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Burgess Brook located?
Burgess Brook is in Cumberland County, Maine, approximately 29.4 miles south-southeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Casco topographic quadrangle.
How far is Burgess Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 50 minutes, 29.4 miles south-southeast (bearing SSE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Burgess Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Burgess Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 563199 on the Casco quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Burgess 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: Q34688166.