Deer Brook — Streams 45.7 Miles SE of Chapman Inn
Cumberland County, Maine · USGS Cumberland Center Quadrangle · GNIS 564971
Within Cumberland County, Maine, on the USGS Cumberland Center quadrangle, the stream known as Deer Brook sits 45.7 miles southeast of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “river in the United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Cumberland County, Maine, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Deer Brook as a stream on the Cumberland Center topographic quadrangle (FIPS 23/005), under Feature ID 564971. Catalogued in GNIS since 09/30/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Deer Brook sits at 43.86452° N, 70.25783° W (DMS 43°51′52″ N, 70°15′28″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 43.83750° N, 70.26750° W (DMS 43°50′15″ N, 70°16′03″ 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 Deer Brook itself. The ones closest to Deer Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Chandler Brook | Yarmouth | 1.8 mi |
| East Branch Chandler Brook | Yarmouth | 2.1 mi |
| Collyer Brook | Gray | 2.1 mi |
| Toddy Brook | Yarmouth | 2.4 mi |
| Wiggins Brook | Cumberland Center | 3.5 mi |
| Thoits Branch | North Pownal | 3.5 mi |
| Bear Brook | Gray | 4.7 mi |
| Thayer Brook | Cumberland Center | 4.7 mi |
| Eddy Brook | Gray | 4.9 mi |
| Mill Brook | Gray | 4.9 mi |
Features on the USGS Cumberland Center Quadrangle
The Cumberland Center 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 20 catalogued natural features alongside Deer Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walnut Hill | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Bruce Hill | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 2.7 mi |
| Knights Pond | Reservoirs | Cumberland County, ME | 2.9 mi |
| Gray Meadow | Swamps | Cumberland County, ME | 3.1 mi |
| Wiggins Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 3.5 mi |
| Hunt Hill | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 3.7 mi |
| Verrills Ledges | Benches | Cumberland County, ME | 3.7 mi |
| Dutton Hill | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 4.3 mi |
| Blanchard Pond | Lakes | Cumberland County, ME | 4.3 mi |
| Thayer Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 4.7 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing SE out of Bethel for 45.7 miles (southeast) and you reach Deer Brook; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 78 minutes.
Best time to visit
Best observed in late spring and early summer when flow is strong and banks are visible. At this latitude (43.865°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 45.7 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Deer Brook track the nearby Wescutogo Hill summit (1.6 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Deer Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wescutogo Hill | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Chandler Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Walnut Hill | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| East Branch Chandler Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| Collyer Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 2.1 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Deer Brook located?
Deer Brook is in Cumberland County, Maine, approximately 45.7 miles southeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Cumberland Center topographic quadrangle.
How far is Deer Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 78 minutes, 45.7 miles southeast (bearing SE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Deer Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Deer Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 564971 on the Cumberland Center quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Deer 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: Q34723512.