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Eastman Brook — Streams 29.6 Miles SSE of Chapman Inn
Cumberland County, Maine · USGS Casco Quadrangle · GNIS 565740
29.6 miles south-southeast of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Casco topographic quadrangle, Eastman 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 Casco 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Eastman Brook in Cumberland County, Maine (FIPS 23/005), classified as a stream in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 565740). Catalogued in GNIS since 09/30/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Eastman Brook sits at 44.01868° N, 70.53200° W (DMS 44°01′07″ N, 70°31′55″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.03222° N, 70.53639° W (DMS 44°01′56″ N, 70°32′11″ 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 Eastman Brook itself. The ones closest to Eastman Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Cold Brook | Casco | 1.8 mi |
| Smith Brook | Casco | 2 mi |
| Burgess Brook | Casco | 2.2 mi |
| Decker Brook | Naples | 2.3 mi |
| Bartlett Brook | Naples | 2.9 mi |
| Mill Brook | Naples | 3.1 mi |
| Robinson Brook | Raymond | 4.1 mi |
| Thomes Brook | Bridgton | 5.6 mi |
| Rolfe Brook | Raymond | 5.6 mi |
| Meadow Brook | Raymond | 5.7 mi |
Features on the USGS Casco Quadrangle
The Casco 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 46 catalogued natural features alongside Eastman Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poplar Ridge | Ridges | Oxford County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Jugtown Plain | Other Natural Features | Cumberland County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Pleasant Lake | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Mayberry Hill | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Pine Hill | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Long Meadows | Swamps | Oxford County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Cold Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Molly Gut | Other Natural Features | Cumberland County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Smith Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 2 mi |
| Ted Swamp | Swamps | Cumberland County, ME | 2 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 29.6 miles south-southeast (bearing SSE) of Eastman Brook. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 51 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 (44.019°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 29.6 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Eastman Brook track the nearby Poplar Ridge (0.5 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Eastman Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poplar Ridge | Ridges | Oxford County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Jugtown Plain | Other Natural Features | Cumberland County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Pleasant Lake | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Mayberry Hill | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Pine Hill | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 1.7 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Eastman Brook located?
Eastman Brook is in Cumberland County, Maine, approximately 29.6 miles south-southeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Casco topographic quadrangle.
How far is Eastman Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 51 minutes, 29.6 miles south-southeast (bearing SSE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Eastman Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Eastman Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 565740 on the Casco quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Eastman 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: Q34738844.