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Glantz Brook — Streams 43.1 Miles SSE of Chapman Inn
Cumberland County, Maine · USGS North Windham Quadrangle · GNIS 1912479
43.1 miles south-southeast of Chapman Inn, on the USGS North Windham topographic quadrangle, Glantz 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 North Windham 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Glantz Brook in Cumberland County, Maine (FIPS 23/005), classified as a stream in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 1912479). Catalogued in GNIS since 05/08/2001.
Coordinates & physical setting
Glantz Brook sits at 43.84980° N, 70.39255° W (DMS 43°50′59″ N, 70°23′33″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 43.87472° N, 70.39583° W (DMS 43°52′29″ N, 70°23′45″ 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 Glantz Brook itself. The ones closest to Glantz Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ollie Brook | North Windham | 0.3 mi |
| Elmer Brook | North Windham | 1.1 mi |
| Legrand Brook | North Windham | 1.4 mi |
| Baker Brook | North Windham | 1.9 mi |
| Stanley Hall Brook | North Windham | 1.9 mi |
| Dutton Hills Brook | North Windham | 1.9 mi |
| Thayer Brook | Cumberland Center | 2.2 mi |
| Ditch Brook | North Windham | 3.1 mi |
| Outlet Brook | North Windham | 3.2 mi |
| Wiggins Brook | Cumberland Center | 3.6 mi |
Features on the USGS North Windham Quadrangle
The North Windham 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 58 catalogued natural features alongside Glantz Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ollie Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 0.3 mi |
| Knight Hill | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Elmer Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Clubhouse Cove | Bays | Cumberland County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Boody Hill | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Hall Cove | Bays | Cumberland County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Allen Bog | Lakes | Cumberland County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Brown Cove | Bays | Cumberland County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Legrand Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Hall Cove | Bays | Cumberland County, ME | 1.4 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 43.1 miles south-southeast (bearing SSE) of Glantz Brook. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 74 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 (43.850°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 43.1 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Glantz Brook track the nearby Ollie Brook stream (0.3 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Glantz Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ollie Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 0.3 mi |
| Knight Hill | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Elmer Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Clubhouse Cove | Bays | Cumberland County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Boody Hill | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 1.2 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Glantz Brook located?
Glantz Brook is in Cumberland County, Maine, approximately 43.1 miles south-southeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS North Windham topographic quadrangle.
How far is Glantz Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 74 minutes, 43.1 miles south-southeast (bearing SSE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Glantz Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Glantz Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 1912479 on the North Windham quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Glantz 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: Q34762790.