Ditch Brook — Streams 45.4 Miles SSE of Chapman Inn
Cumberland County, Maine · USGS North Windham Quadrangle · GNIS 565128
45.4 miles south-southeast of Chapman Inn, on the USGS North Windham topographic quadrangle, Ditch Brook is a stream recorded in Cumberland County, Maine by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS North Windham 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Ditch Brook in Cumberland County, Maine (FIPS 23/005), classified as a stream in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 565128). Catalogued in GNIS since 09/30/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Ditch Brook sits at 43.80702° N, 70.40950° W (DMS 43°48′25″ N, 70°24′34″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 43.82722° N, 70.42639° W (DMS 43°49′38″ N, 70°25′35″ 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 Ditch Brook itself. The ones closest to Ditch Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Dutton Hills Brook | North Windham | 1.2 mi |
| Stanley Hall Brook | North Windham | 1.2 mi |
| Baker Brook | North Windham | 1.2 mi |
| Legrand Brook | North Windham | 1.8 mi |
| Otter Brook | North Windham | 1.9 mi |
| Elmer Brook | North Windham | 2 mi |
| McIntosh Brook | Cumberland Center | 2.7 mi |
| Ollie Brook | North Windham | 3 mi |
| Glantz Brook | North Windham | 3.1 mi |
| Outlet Brook | North Windham | 3.5 mi |
Features on the USGS North Windham Quadrangle
The North Windham 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 58 catalogued natural features alongside Ditch Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windham Hill | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Dutton Hills Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Stanley Hall Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Baker Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Nash Hill | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Allie Hawks Hill | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Legrand Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Rollins Hill | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Collins Pond | Lakes | Cumberland County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Otter Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 1.9 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 45.4 miles south-southeast (bearing SSE) of Ditch Brook. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 78 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 (43.807°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 45.4 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Ditch Brook track the nearby Windham Hill summit (1.1 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Ditch Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windham Hill | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Dutton Hills Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Stanley Hall Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Baker Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Nash Hill | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 1.2 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Ditch Brook located?
Ditch Brook is in Cumberland County, Maine, approximately 45.4 miles south-southeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS North Windham topographic quadrangle.
How far is Ditch Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 78 minutes, 45.4 miles south-southeast (bearing SSE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Ditch Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Ditch Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 565128 on the North Windham quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Ditch 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.