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Hanson Brook — Streams 36.4 Miles S of Chapman Inn
Cumberland County, Maine · USGS North Sebago Quadrangle · GNIS 1912534
Catalogued on the USGS North Sebago quadrangle in Cumberland County, Maine, Hanson Brook — a stream — lies 36.4 miles south of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 1912534, Hanson Brook is recorded as a stream on the USGS North Sebago quadrangle in Cumberland County, Maine (FIPS 23/005). Catalogued in GNIS since 05/08/2001.
Coordinates & physical setting
Hanson Brook sits at 43.87896° N, 70.74284° W (DMS 43°52′44″ N, 70°44′34″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 43.87341° N, 70.72173° W (DMS 43°52′24″ N, 70°43′18″ 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 Hanson Brook itself. The ones closest to Hanson Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Mill Brook | North Sebago | 3.4 mi |
| Douglass Brook | North Sebago | 3.7 mi |
| Hill Brook | North Sebago | 3.7 mi |
| Breakneck Brook | Cornish | 3.8 mi |
| Dug Hill Brook | Cornish | 4.3 mi |
| Lakin Brook | North Sebago | 4.7 mi |
| Heath Brook | Steep Falls | 4.9 mi |
| Heath Brook | Steep Falls | 4.9 mi |
| Sucker Brook | North Sebago | 5.1 mi |
| Nason Brook | North Sebago | 5.6 mi |
Features on the USGS North Sebago Quadrangle
The North Sebago 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 59 catalogued natural features alongside Hanson Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southeast Pond | Lakes | Cumberland County, ME | 0.3 mi |
| Hogfat Hill | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Browns Pond | Lakes | Cumberland County, ME | 2.5 mi |
| Mariner Pond | Lakes | Cumberland County, ME | 2.7 mi |
| Mariner Mountain | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 3 mi |
| Mill Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 3.4 mi |
| Douglass Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 3.7 mi |
| Hill Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 3.7 mi |
| Perley Pond | Lakes | Cumberland County, ME | 4 mi |
| Loon Cove | Bays | Cumberland County, ME | 4.1 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 62-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Hanson Brook — 36.4 miles south as the crow flies, on compass bearing S.
Best time to visit
Best observed in late spring and early summer when flow is strong and banks are visible. At this latitude (43.879°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 36.4 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Hanson Brook track the nearby Southeast Pond lake (0.3 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Hanson Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southeast Pond | Lakes | Cumberland County, ME | 0.3 mi |
| Lombard Hill | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Robinson Hill | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Barker Pond | Reservoirs | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Flints Mountain | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 1.5 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Hanson Brook located?
Hanson Brook is in Cumberland County, Maine, approximately 36.4 miles south of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS North Sebago topographic quadrangle.
How far is Hanson Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 62 minutes, 36.4 miles south (bearing S) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Hanson Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Hanson Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 1912534 on the North Sebago quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Hanson 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.