Hobbs Brook — Streams 48.5 Miles SSE of Chapman Inn
Cumberland County, Maine · USGS Cumberland Center Quadrangle · GNIS 568120
Catalogued on the USGS Cumberland Center quadrangle in Cumberland County, Maine, Hobbs Brook — a stream — lies 48.5 miles south-southeast of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “river in the United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 568120, Hobbs Brook is recorded as a stream on the USGS Cumberland Center quadrangle in Cumberland County, Maine (FIPS 23/005). Catalogued in GNIS since 09/30/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Hobbs Brook sits at 43.79313° N, 70.31061° W (DMS 43°47′35″ N, 70°18′38″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 43.79667° N, 70.29111° W (DMS 43°47′48″ N, 70°17′28″ 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 Hobbs Brook itself. The ones closest to Hobbs Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| McIntosh Brook | Cumberland Center | 2.6 mi |
| Legrand Brook | North Windham | 4.8 mi |
| Stanley Hall Brook | North Windham | 4.9 mi |
| Dutton Hills Brook | North Windham | 4.9 mi |
| Baker Brook | North Windham | 4.9 mi |
| Elmer Brook | North Windham | 4.9 mi |
| Ditch Brook | North Windham | 5 mi |
| Thayer Brook | Cumberland Center | 5.4 mi |
| Wiggins Brook | Cumberland Center | 5.5 mi |
| Deer Brook | Cumberland Center | 5.6 mi |
Features on the USGS Cumberland Center Quadrangle
The Cumberland Center 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 20 catalogued natural features alongside Hobbs Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poplar Ridge | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Blanchard Pond | Lakes | Cumberland County, ME | 2.3 mi |
| Verrills Ledges | Benches | Cumberland County, ME | 2.5 mi |
| McIntosh Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 2.6 mi |
| Little Duck Pond | Lakes | Cumberland County, ME | 2.7 mi |
| Libby Hill | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 2.7 mi |
| Highland Lake | Reservoirs | Cumberland County, ME | 2.8 mi |
| Atherton Hill | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 3 mi |
| Bruce Hill | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 3.1 mi |
| Knights Pond | Reservoirs | Cumberland County, ME | 3.1 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 83-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Hobbs Brook — 48.5 miles south-southeast as the crow flies, on compass bearing SSE.
Best time to visit
Best observed in late spring and early summer when flow is strong and banks are visible. At this latitude (43.793°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 48.5 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Hobbs Brook track the nearby Poplar Ridge summit (1.1 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Hobbs Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poplar Ridge | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Blanchard Pond | Lakes | Cumberland County, ME | 2.3 mi |
| Verrills Ledges | Benches | Cumberland County, ME | 2.5 mi |
| McIntosh Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 2.6 mi |
| Little Duck Pond | Lakes | Cumberland County, ME | 2.7 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Hobbs Brook located?
Hobbs Brook is in Cumberland County, Maine, approximately 48.5 miles south-southeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Cumberland Center topographic quadrangle.
How far is Hobbs Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 83 minutes, 48.5 miles south-southeast (bearing SSE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Hobbs Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Hobbs Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 568120 on the Cumberland Center quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Hobbs 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: Q34783333.