Streams

Dingley Brook — Streams 35.9 Miles SSE of Chapman Inn

Cumberland County, Maine · USGS Naples Quadrangle · GNIS 1912362

35.9 miles south-southeast of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Naples topographic quadrangle, Dingley Brook is a stream recorded in Cumberland County, Maine by the federal Geographic Names Information System.

Distance from Inn
35.9 mi
Bearing
SSE
Drive time
62 min

Landmark Profile

Classification & USGS reference

The USGS Naples 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Dingley Brook in Cumberland County, Maine (FIPS 23/005), classified as a stream in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 1912362). Catalogued in GNIS since 05/08/2001.

Coordinates & physical setting

Dingley Brook sits at 43.91674° N, 70.54172° W (DMS 43°55′00″ N, 70°32′30″ W).

As a linear feature its source lies near 43.94806° N, 70.54528° W (DMS 43°56′53″ N, 70°32′43″ W) — useful for anglers and paddlers tracing the upstream end.

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Other streams in Cumberland County, Maine

Cumberland County, ME contains 110 streams catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Dingley Brook itself. The ones closest to Dingley Brook:

Feature USGS Quadrangle Distance
Dingley Brook Naples 1.5 mi
Songo River Naples 1.7 mi
Crooked River Naples 2 mi
Whitney Brook Naples 2.5 mi
Meadow Brook Raymond 3 mi
Rolfe Brook Raymond 3.4 mi
Nubble Brook Raymond 3.7 mi
Tenny River Raymond 3.8 mi
Panther Run Raymond 4.1 mi
Hayden Brook Raymond 4.2 mi

Features on the USGS Naples Quadrangle

The Naples 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 65 catalogued natural features alongside Dingley Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:

Feature Type County Offset
Sheep Island Islands Cumberland County, ME 0.1 mi
Ring Island Islands Cumberland County, ME 0.3 mi
Kettle Cove Bays Cumberland County, ME 0.3 mi
Maple Cove Bays Cumberland County, ME 0.6 mi
Inner Spectacle Island Islands Cumberland County, ME 0.6 mi
Inner Green Island Islands Cumberland County, ME 0.7 mi
Birch Island Islands Cumberland County, ME 0.7 mi
Dingley Islands Islands Cumberland County, ME 0.7 mi
Outer Green Island Islands Cumberland County, ME 0.7 mi
Outer Spectacle Island Islands Cumberland County, ME 0.7 mi

Visiting from Chapman Inn

Distance, bearing & drive time

Chapman Inn sits 35.9 miles south-southeast (bearing SSE) of Dingley Brook. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 62 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 (43.917°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 35.9 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Dingley Brook track the nearby Sheep Island (essentially adjacent) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.

Nearest features to Dingley Brook

Feature Type County Distance
Sheep Island Islands Cumberland County, ME 0.1 mi
Ring Island Islands Cumberland County, ME 0.3 mi
Kettle Cove Bays Cumberland County, ME 0.3 mi
Maple Cove Bays Cumberland County, ME 0.6 mi
Inner Spectacle Island Islands Cumberland County, ME 0.6 mi

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Dingley Brook located?

Dingley Brook is in Cumberland County, Maine, approximately 35.9 miles south-southeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Naples topographic quadrangle.

How far is Dingley Brook from Chapman Inn?

The drive runs about 62 minutes, 35.9 miles south-southeast (bearing SSE) of the Inn.

What type of natural feature is Dingley Brook?

The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Dingley Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 1912362 on the Naples quadrangle.

When is the best time to visit Dingley 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.