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Hill Brook — Streams 33.9 Miles S of Chapman Inn
Cumberland County, Maine · USGS North Sebago Quadrangle · GNIS 568045
Catalogued on the USGS North Sebago quadrangle in Cumberland County, Maine, Hill Brook — a stream — lies 33.9 miles south of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 568045, Hill Brook is recorded as a stream on the USGS North Sebago quadrangle in Cumberland County, Maine (FIPS 23/005). Catalogued in GNIS since 09/30/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Hill Brook sits at 43.91952° N, 70.69312° W (DMS 43°55′10″ N, 70°41′35″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 43.93167° N, 70.72250° W (DMS 43°55′54″ N, 70°43′21″ 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 Hill Brook itself. The ones closest to Hill Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Douglass Brook | North Sebago | 0.6 mi |
| Lakin Brook | North Sebago | 1.5 mi |
| Weeman Brook | North Sebago | 1.9 mi |
| Mill Brook | North Sebago | 1.9 mi |
| Sucker Brook | North Sebago | 3.1 mi |
| Leavitt Brook | North Sebago | 3.7 mi |
| Town Farm Brook | North Sebago | 3.7 mi |
| Hanson Brook | North Sebago | 3.7 mi |
| Bachelder Brook | North Sebago | 3.8 mi |
| Muddy River | North Sebago | 3.9 mi |
Features on the USGS North Sebago Quadrangle
The North Sebago 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 59 catalogued natural features alongside Hill Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Douglass Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Tiger Hill | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Lakin Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Mariner Mountain | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Poors Hill | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Beech Ridge | Ridges | Cumberland County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Mariner Pond | Lakes | Cumberland County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Peabody Pond | Reservoirs | Cumberland County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Peaked Mountain | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Browns Pond | Lakes | Cumberland County, ME | 1.8 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 58-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Hill Brook — 33.9 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 (43.920°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 33.9 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Hill Brook track the nearby Douglass Brook stream (0.6 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Hill Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Douglass Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Tiger Hill | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Lakin Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Mariner Mountain | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Poors Hill | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 1.5 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Hill Brook located?
Hill Brook is in Cumberland County, Maine, approximately 33.9 miles south of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS North Sebago topographic quadrangle.
How far is Hill Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 58 minutes, 33.9 miles south (bearing S) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Hill Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Hill Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 568045 on the North Sebago quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Hill 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.