Collins Brook — Streams 47.6 Miles SE of Chapman Inn
Cumberland County, Maine · USGS North Pownal Quadrangle · GNIS 564232
Catalogued on the USGS North Pownal quadrangle in Cumberland County, Maine, Collins Brook — a stream — lies 47.6 miles southeast of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 564232, Collins Brook is recorded as a stream on the USGS North Pownal quadrangle in Cumberland County, Maine (FIPS 23/005). Catalogued in GNIS since 09/30/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Collins Brook sits at 43.89063° N, 70.15033° W (DMS 43°53′26″ N, 70°09′01″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 43.93480° N, 70.06894° W (DMS 43°56′05″ N, 70°04′08″ 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 Collins Brook itself. The ones closest to Collins Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Thoits Branch | North Pownal | 2.3 mi |
| East Branch Chandler Brook | Yarmouth | 3.6 mi |
| Runaround Brook | North Pownal | 3.8 mi |
| Chandler Brook | Yarmouth | 4.2 mi |
| Toddy Brook | Yarmouth | 4.7 mi |
| Deer Brook | Cumberland Center | 5.6 mi |
| Bear Brook | Gray | 6.2 mi |
| Collyer Brook | Gray | 6.3 mi |
| Meadow Brook | Gray | 7.3 mi |
| Talking Brook | North Pownal | 7.4 mi |
Features on the USGS North Pownal Quadrangle
The North Pownal 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 16 catalogued natural features alongside Collins Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bradbury Mountain | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Bibber Hill | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 2 mi |
| Thoits Branch | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 2.3 mi |
| Tryon Mountain | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 2.7 mi |
| Marston Hill | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 3.2 mi |
| Runaround Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 3.8 mi |
| Alder Brook | Streams | Androscoggin County, ME | 3.8 mi |
| Pisgah Hill | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 4.6 mi |
| Runaround Pond | Reservoirs | Androscoggin County, ME | 4.7 mi |
| Libby Brook | Streams | Androscoggin County, ME | 4.7 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 82-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Collins Brook — 47.6 miles southeast as the crow flies, on compass bearing SE.
Best time to visit
Best observed in late spring and early summer when flow is strong and banks are visible. At this latitude (43.891°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 47.6 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Collins Brook track the nearby Bradbury Mountain summit (1.8 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Collins Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bradbury Mountain | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Bibber Hill | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 2 mi |
| Desert of Maine | Other Natural Features | Cumberland County, ME | 2.2 mi |
| Thoits Branch | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 2.3 mi |
| Tryon Mountain | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 2.7 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Collins Brook located?
Collins Brook is in Cumberland County, Maine, approximately 47.6 miles southeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS North Pownal topographic quadrangle.
How far is Collins Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 82 minutes, 47.6 miles southeast (bearing SE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Collins Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Collins Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 564232 on the North Pownal quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Collins 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.