East Branch Chandler Brook — Streams 46.4 Miles SE of Chapman Inn
Cumberland County, Maine · USGS Yarmouth Quadrangle · GNIS 565536
46.4 miles southeast of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Yarmouth topographic quadrangle, East Branch Chandler 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 Yarmouth 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places East Branch Chandler Brook in Cumberland County, Maine (FIPS 23/005), classified as a stream in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 565536). Catalogued in GNIS since 09/30/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
East Branch Chandler Brook sits at 43.87258° N, 70.21783° W (DMS 43°52′21″ N, 70°13′04″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 43.94674° N, 70.12533° W (DMS 43°56′48″ N, 70°07′31″ 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 East Branch Chandler Brook itself. The ones closest to East Branch Chandler Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Chandler Brook | Yarmouth | 1 mi |
| Thoits Branch | North Pownal | 1.6 mi |
| Toddy Brook | Yarmouth | 2 mi |
| Deer Brook | Cumberland Center | 2.1 mi |
| Collyer Brook | Gray | 3.3 mi |
| Collins Brook | North Pownal | 3.6 mi |
| Bear Brook | Gray | 4.6 mi |
| Wiggins Brook | Cumberland Center | 5.5 mi |
| Runaround Brook | North Pownal | 5.6 mi |
| Eddy Brook | Gray | 6 mi |
Features on the USGS Yarmouth Quadrangle
The Yarmouth 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 7 catalogued natural features alongside East Branch Chandler Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chandler Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 1 mi |
| Wescutogo Hill | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Trues Hill | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Toddy Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 2 mi |
| Yarmouth Reservoir | Reservoirs | Cumberland County, ME | 2.8 mi |
| Desert of Maine | Other Natural Features | Cumberland County, ME | 3.2 mi |
Historical record
The U.S. Board on Geographic Names recorded a Official (Board Decision) on January 1, 1977 for this name.
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 46.4 miles southeast (bearing SE) of East Branch Chandler Brook. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 80 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 (43.873°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 46.4 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at East Branch Chandler Brook track the nearby Chandler Brook stream (1.0 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to East Branch Chandler Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chandler Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 1 mi |
| Marston Hill | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 1 mi |
| Thoits Branch | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Wescutogo Hill | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Trues Hill | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 1.9 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is East Branch Chandler Brook located?
East Branch Chandler Brook is in Cumberland County, Maine, approximately 46.4 miles southeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Yarmouth topographic quadrangle.
How far is East Branch Chandler Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 80 minutes, 46.4 miles southeast (bearing SE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is East Branch Chandler Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies East Branch Chandler Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 565536 on the Yarmouth quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit East Branch Chandler 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: Q34735283.