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Decker Brook — Streams 31.1 Miles SSE of Chapman Inn
Cumberland County, Maine · USGS Naples Quadrangle · GNIS 571042
Catalogued on the USGS Naples quadrangle in Cumberland County, Maine, Decker Brook — a stream — lies 31.1 miles south-southeast of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 571042, Decker Brook is recorded as a stream on the USGS Naples quadrangle in Cumberland County, Maine (FIPS 23/005). Catalogued in GNIS since 09/30/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Decker Brook sits at 43.98841° N, 70.55173° W (DMS 43°59′18″ N, 70°33′06″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 43.94750° N, 70.53611° W (DMS 43°56′51″ N, 70°32′10″ 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 Decker Brook itself. The ones closest to Decker Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Mill Brook | Naples | 0.9 mi |
| Bartlett Brook | Naples | 1 mi |
| Burgess Brook | Casco | 1.7 mi |
| Smith Brook | Casco | 2.2 mi |
| Eastman Brook | Casco | 2.3 mi |
| Cold Brook | Casco | 2.6 mi |
| Crooked River | Naples | 4.1 mi |
| Meadow Brook | Raymond | 4.4 mi |
| Rolfe Brook | Raymond | 4.5 mi |
| Muddy River | North Sebago | 4.6 mi |
Features on the USGS Naples Quadrangle
The Naples 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 65 catalogued natural features alongside Decker Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tenny Hill | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Mill Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Bartlett Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 1 mi |
| Leach Hill | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Parker Pond | Lakes | Cumberland County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Quaker Hill | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Barton Hill | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 2.4 mi |
| Owl Pond | Lakes | Cumberland County, ME | 2.5 mi |
| Jackson Cove | Bays | Cumberland County, ME | 2.6 mi |
| Birch Point | Capes | Cumberland County, ME | 2.6 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 53-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Decker Brook — 31.1 miles south-southeast as the crow flies, on compass bearing SSE.
Best time to visit
Best observed in late spring and early summer when flow is strong and banks are visible. At this latitude (43.988°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 31.1 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Decker Brook track the nearby Tenny Hill summit (0.5 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Decker Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tenny Hill | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Mill Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Bartlett Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 1 mi |
| Leach Hill | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Burgess Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 1.7 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Decker Brook located?
Decker Brook is in Cumberland County, Maine, approximately 31.1 miles south-southeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Naples topographic quadrangle.
How far is Decker Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 53 minutes, 31.1 miles south-southeast (bearing SSE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Decker Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Decker Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 571042 on the Naples quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Decker 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.