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Meadow Brook — Streams 36.6 Miles SSE of Chapman Inn
Cumberland County, Maine · USGS Raymond Quadrangle · GNIS 571041
36.6 miles south-southeast of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Raymond topographic quadrangle, Meadow Brook is a stream recorded in Cumberland County, Maine by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Raymond 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Meadow Brook in Cumberland County, Maine (FIPS 23/005), classified as a stream in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 571041). Catalogued in GNIS since 09/30/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Meadow Brook sits at 43.95313° N, 70.40256° W (DMS 43°57′11″ N, 70°24′09″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 43.97250° N, 70.40778° W (DMS 43°58′21″ N, 70°24′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 Meadow Brook itself. The ones closest to Meadow Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Valley Brook | Raymond | 1.4 mi |
| Mosquito Brook | Gray | 1.9 mi |
| Sucker Brook | Raymond | 2.2 mi |
| Westcott Brook | Gray | 2.5 mi |
| Meadow Brook | Raymond | 3.1 mi |
| Farwell Brook | Raymond | 3.2 mi |
| Sand Brook | Raymond | 3.3 mi |
| Wilson Brook | Mechanic Falls | 3.3 mi |
| Ai Brook | Raymond | 3.4 mi |
| Tenny River | Raymond | 3.5 mi |
Features on the USGS Raymond Quadrangle
The Raymond 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 55 catalogued natural features alongside Meadow Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moose Meadow | Swamps | Cumberland County, ME | 0.3 mi |
| Morgan Meadow | Swamps | Cumberland County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Glovers Wig | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Notched Pond | Lakes | Cumberland County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Ledge Hill | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Valley Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Raymond Hill | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Raymond Pond | Lakes | Cumberland County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Farwell Bog | Lakes | Cumberland County, ME | 2.2 mi |
| Sucker Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 2.2 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 36.6 miles south-southeast (bearing SSE) of Meadow Brook. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 63 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 (43.953°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 36.6 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Meadow Brook track the nearby Moose Meadow swamp (0.3 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Meadow Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moose Meadow | Swamps | Cumberland County, ME | 0.3 mi |
| Morgan Meadow | Swamps | Cumberland County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Glovers Wig | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Notched Pond | Lakes | Cumberland County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Ledge Hill | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 1.3 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Meadow Brook located?
Meadow Brook is in Cumberland County, Maine, approximately 36.6 miles south-southeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Raymond topographic quadrangle.
How far is Meadow Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 63 minutes, 36.6 miles south-southeast (bearing SSE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Meadow Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Meadow Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 571041 on the Raymond quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Meadow 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.