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Hatchery Brook — Streams 40.6 Miles SSE of Chapman Inn
Cumberland County, Maine · USGS Gray Quadrangle · GNIS 567750
40.6 miles south-southeast of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Gray topographic quadrangle, Hatchery 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 Hatchery Brook in Cumberland County, Maine (FIPS 23/005), classified as a stream in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 567750). Catalogued in GNIS since 09/30/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Hatchery Brook sits at 43.91230° N, 70.34200° W (DMS 43°54′44″ N, 70°20′31″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 43.92361° N, 70.35500° W (DMS 43°55′25″ N, 70°21′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 Hatchery Brook itself. The ones closest to Hatchery Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Cole Brook | Gray | 0.1 mi |
| Libby Brook | Gray | 0.3 mi |
| Eddy Brook | Gray | 1.3 mi |
| Mill Brook | Gray | 1.3 mi |
| Meadow Brook | Raymond | 2.6 mi |
| Wiggins Brook | Cumberland Center | 2.9 mi |
| Sucker Brook | Raymond | 3 mi |
| Sand Brook | Raymond | 3.3 mi |
| Farwell Brook | Raymond | 3.3 mi |
| Thayer Brook | Cumberland Center | 3.4 mi |
Features on the USGS Gray Quadrangle
The Gray 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 25 catalogued natural features alongside Hatchery Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cole Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 0.1 mi |
| Libby Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 0.3 mi |
| Libby Hill | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Eddy Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Mill Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Crystal Lake | Lakes | Cumberland County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Pumpkin Hill | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 2 mi |
| The Sinkhole | Lakes | Cumberland County, ME | 3.3 mi |
| Collyer Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 3.5 mi |
| Brandy Bog | Swamps | Cumberland County, ME | 3.5 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 40.6 miles south-southeast (bearing SSE) of Hatchery 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 (43.912°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 40.6 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Hatchery Brook track the nearby Cole Brook stream (essentially adjacent) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Hatchery Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cole Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 0.1 mi |
| Libby Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 0.3 mi |
| Libby Hill | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Eddy Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Mill Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 1.3 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Hatchery Brook located?
Hatchery Brook is in Cumberland County, Maine, approximately 40.6 miles south-southeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Gray topographic quadrangle.
How far is Hatchery Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 70 minutes, 40.6 miles south-southeast (bearing SSE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Hatchery Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Hatchery Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 567750 on the Gray quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Hatchery 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.