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Eddy Brook — Streams 40.8 Miles SE of Chapman Inn
Cumberland County, Maine · USGS Gray Quadrangle · GNIS 565779
40.8 miles southeast of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Gray topographic quadrangle, Eddy Brook is a stream recorded in Cumberland County, Maine by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Gray 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Eddy Brook in Cumberland County, Maine (FIPS 23/005), classified as a stream in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 565779). Catalogued in GNIS since 09/30/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Eddy Brook sits at 43.92035° N, 70.31922° W (DMS 43°55′13″ N, 70°19′09″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 43.96611° N, 70.32694° W (DMS 43°57′58″ N, 70°19′37″ 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 Eddy Brook itself. The ones closest to Eddy Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Mill Brook | Gray | 0 mi |
| Libby Brook | Gray | 1.1 mi |
| Hatchery Brook | Gray | 1.3 mi |
| Cole Brook | Gray | 1.3 mi |
| Collyer Brook | Gray | 2.9 mi |
| Bear Brook | Gray | 3 mi |
| Stevens Brook | Gray | 3.2 mi |
| Wiggins Brook | Cumberland Center | 3.4 mi |
| Meadow Brook | Raymond | 3.8 mi |
| Meadow Brook | Gray | 3.8 mi |
Features on the USGS Gray Quadrangle
The Gray 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 25 catalogued natural features alongside Eddy Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mill Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 0 mi |
| Libby Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Hatchery Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Cole Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Crystal Lake | Lakes | Cumberland County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| Libby Hill | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 2.4 mi |
| Brandy Bog | Swamps | Cumberland County, ME | 2.6 mi |
| Gloucester Hill | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 2.6 mi |
| Pumpkin Hill | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 2.7 mi |
| Collyer Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 2.9 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 40.8 miles southeast (bearing SE) of Eddy Brook. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 70 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 (43.920°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 40.8 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Eddy Brook track the nearby Mill Brook stream (essentially adjacent) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Eddy Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mill Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 0 mi |
| Libby Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Hatchery Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Cole Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Crystal Lake | Lakes | Cumberland County, ME | 2.1 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Eddy Brook located?
Eddy Brook is in Cumberland County, Maine, approximately 40.8 miles southeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Gray topographic quadrangle.
How far is Eddy Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 70 minutes, 40.8 miles southeast (bearing SE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Eddy Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Eddy Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 565779 on the Gray quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Eddy 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.