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Collyer Brook — Streams 43.6 Miles SE of Chapman Inn
Cumberland County, Maine · USGS Gray Quadrangle · GNIS 564244
Catalogued on the USGS Gray quadrangle in Cumberland County, Maine, Collyer Brook — a stream — lies 43.6 miles southeast of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 564244, Collyer Brook is recorded as a stream on the USGS Gray quadrangle in Cumberland County, Maine (FIPS 23/005). Catalogued in GNIS since 09/30/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Collyer Brook sits at 43.89174° N, 70.27783° W (DMS 43°53′30″ N, 70°16′40″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 43.92028° N, 70.31972° W (DMS 43°55′13″ N, 70°19′11″ 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 Collyer Brook itself. The ones closest to Collyer Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Deer Brook | Cumberland Center | 2.1 mi |
| Eddy Brook | Gray | 2.9 mi |
| Mill Brook | Gray | 2.9 mi |
| Wiggins Brook | Cumberland Center | 2.9 mi |
| Bear Brook | Gray | 2.9 mi |
| Libby Brook | Gray | 3.2 mi |
| East Branch Chandler Brook | Yarmouth | 3.3 mi |
| Cole Brook | Gray | 3.4 mi |
| Hatchery Brook | Gray | 3.5 mi |
| Chandler Brook | Yarmouth | 3.6 mi |
Features on the USGS Gray Quadrangle
The Gray 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 25 catalogued natural features alongside Collyer Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eddy Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 2.9 mi |
| Mill Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 2.9 mi |
| Bear Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 2.9 mi |
| Libby Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 3.2 mi |
| Cole Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 3.4 mi |
| Hatchery Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 3.5 mi |
| Libby Hill | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 4.3 mi |
| Stevens Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 4.3 mi |
| Gloucester Hill | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 4.3 mi |
| Meadow Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 4.7 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 75-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Collyer Brook — 43.6 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 (43.892°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 43.6 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Collyer Brook track the nearby Deer Brook stream (2.1 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Collyer Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deer Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| Gray Meadow | Swamps | Cumberland County, ME | 2.4 mi |
| Pisgah Hill | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 2.8 mi |
| Eddy Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 2.9 mi |
| Mill Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 2.9 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Collyer Brook located?
Collyer Brook is in Cumberland County, Maine, approximately 43.6 miles southeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Gray topographic quadrangle.
How far is Collyer Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 75 minutes, 43.6 miles southeast (bearing SE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Collyer Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Collyer Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 564244 on the Gray quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Collyer 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.