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Dock Brook — Streams 22.3 Miles S of Chapman Inn
Cumberland County, Maine · USGS Pleasant Mountain Quadrangle · GNIS 565140
22.3 miles south of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Pleasant Mountain topographic quadrangle, Dock Brook is a stream recorded in Cumberland County, Maine by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Wikidata short description: “river in the United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Pleasant Mountain 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Dock Brook in Cumberland County, Maine (FIPS 23/005), classified as a stream in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 565140). Catalogued in GNIS since 09/30/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Dock Brook sits at 44.08646° N, 70.86257° W (DMS 44°05′11″ N, 70°51′45″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.11944° N, 70.83111° W (DMS 44°07′10″ N, 70°49′52″ 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 Dock Brook itself. The ones closest to Dock Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Sawyer Brook | Pleasant Mountain | 0.7 mi |
| Willett Brook | Bridgton | 8.1 mi |
| Rodgers Brook | Bridgton | 8.4 mi |
| Smith Brook | Bridgton | 8.5 mi |
| Jack Branch | Bridgton | 8.6 mi |
| Day Brook | Bridgton | 8.7 mi |
| Bear River | Bridgton | 8.9 mi |
| Stevens Brook | Bridgton | 9.3 mi |
| Carsley Brook | Bridgton | 10.2 mi |
| Woodsum Brook | Waterford Flat | 10.3 mi |
Features on the USGS Pleasant Mountain Quadrangle
The Pleasant Mountain 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 25 catalogued natural features alongside Dock Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elkins Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Sawyer Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Little Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Knight Hill | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Carter Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Black Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Little Mountain | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 2.4 mi |
| Plummer Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.6 mi |
| Pickett Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.7 mi |
| Moose Pond | Reservoirs | Cumberland County, ME | 3 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 22.3 miles south (bearing S) of Dock Brook. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 38 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 (44.086°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 22.3 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at Dock Brook track the nearby Elkins Brook stream (0.6 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Dock Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elkins Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Sawyer Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Little Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Knight Hill | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Kezar Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.2 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Dock Brook located?
Dock Brook is in Cumberland County, Maine, approximately 22.3 miles south of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Pleasant Mountain topographic quadrangle.
How far is Dock Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 38 minutes, 22.3 miles south (bearing S) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Dock Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Dock Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 565140 on the Pleasant Mountain quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Dock 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: Q34728369.