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Mill Brook — Streams 31.2 Miles SSE of Chapman Inn
Cumberland County, Maine · USGS Naples Quadrangle · GNIS 571281
31.2 miles south-southeast of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Naples topographic quadrangle, Mill Brook is a stream recorded in Cumberland County, Maine by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Naples 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Mill Brook in Cumberland County, Maine (FIPS 23/005), classified as a stream in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 571281). Catalogued in GNIS since 09/30/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Mill Brook sits at 43.98229° N, 70.56784° W (DMS 43°58′56″ N, 70°34′04″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.01535° N, 70.53311° W (DMS 44°00′55″ N, 70°31′59″ 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 Mill Brook itself. The ones closest to Mill Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bartlett Brook | Naples | 0.4 mi |
| Decker Brook | Naples | 0.9 mi |
| Burgess Brook | Casco | 1.8 mi |
| Smith Brook | Casco | 2.4 mi |
| Cold Brook | Casco | 2.9 mi |
| Eastman Brook | Casco | 3.1 mi |
| Crooked River | Naples | 3.5 mi |
| Muddy River | North Sebago | 3.7 mi |
| Tingley Brook | North Sebago | 3.9 mi |
| Leavitt Brook | North Sebago | 4.1 mi |
Features on the USGS Naples Quadrangle
The Naples 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 65 catalogued natural features alongside Mill Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bartlett Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Tenny Hill | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Decker Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Birch Point | Capes | Cumberland County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Jackson Cove | Bays | Cumberland County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Chute River | Other Natural Features | Cumberland County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Leach Hill | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| Brandy Pond | Lakes | Cumberland County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| Quaker Hill | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 2.2 mi |
| Arrowhead Point | Capes | Cumberland County, ME | 2.3 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 31.2 miles south-southeast (bearing SSE) of Mill Brook. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 53 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 (43.982°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 31.2 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Mill Brook track the nearby Bartlett Brook stream (0.4 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Mill Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bartlett Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Tenny Hill | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Decker Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Birch Point | Capes | Cumberland County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Burgess Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 1.8 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Mill Brook located?
Mill Brook is in Cumberland County, Maine, approximately 31.2 miles south-southeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Naples topographic quadrangle.
How far is Mill Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 53 minutes, 31.2 miles south-southeast (bearing SSE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Mill Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Mill Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 571281 on the Naples quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Mill 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.