McIntosh Brook — Streams 47.6 Miles SSE of Chapman Inn
Cumberland County, Maine · USGS Cumberland Center Quadrangle · GNIS 570993
47.6 miles south-southeast of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Cumberland Center topographic quadrangle, McIntosh Brook is a stream recorded in Cumberland County, Maine by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Cumberland Center 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places McIntosh Brook in Cumberland County, Maine (FIPS 23/005), classified as a stream in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 570993). Catalogued in GNIS since 09/30/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
McIntosh Brook sits at 43.78841° N, 70.36144° W (DMS 43°47′18″ N, 70°21′41″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 43.80278° N, 70.36194° W (DMS 43°48′10″ N, 70°21′43″ 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 McIntosh Brook itself. The ones closest to McIntosh Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hobbs Brook | Cumberland Center | 2.6 mi |
| Ditch Brook | North Windham | 2.7 mi |
| Stanley Hall Brook | North Windham | 3.1 mi |
| Dutton Hills Brook | North Windham | 3.1 mi |
| Baker Brook | North Windham | 3.1 mi |
| Legrand Brook | North Windham | 3.2 mi |
| Elmer Brook | North Windham | 3.5 mi |
| Otter Brook | North Windham | 4.3 mi |
| Glantz Brook | North Windham | 4.5 mi |
| Ollie Brook | North Windham | 4.6 mi |
Features on the USGS Cumberland Center Quadrangle
The Cumberland Center 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 20 catalogued natural features alongside McIntosh Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Libby Hill | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Highland Lake | Reservoirs | Cumberland County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Little Duck Pond | Lakes | Cumberland County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Poplar Ridge | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Jones Hill | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Atherton Hill | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 2.4 mi |
| Hobbs Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 2.6 mi |
| Verrills Ledges | Benches | Cumberland County, ME | 3.7 mi |
| Varney Hill | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 3.8 mi |
| Dutton Hill | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 4.3 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 47.6 miles south-southeast (bearing SSE) of McIntosh Brook. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 82 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 (43.788°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 47.6 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at McIntosh Brook track the nearby Kimball Hill summit (0.8 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to McIntosh Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kimball Hill | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Libby Hill | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Highland Lake | Reservoirs | Cumberland County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Little Duck Pond | Lakes | Cumberland County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Nash Hill | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 1.6 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is McIntosh Brook located?
McIntosh Brook is in Cumberland County, Maine, approximately 47.6 miles south-southeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Cumberland Center topographic quadrangle.
How far is McIntosh Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 82 minutes, 47.6 miles south-southeast (bearing SSE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is McIntosh Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies McIntosh Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 570993 on the Cumberland Center quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit McIntosh 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.