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Mill Brook — Streams 35.7 Miles S of Chapman Inn
Cumberland County, Maine · USGS North Sebago Quadrangle · GNIS 571293
35.7 miles south of Chapman Inn, on the USGS North Sebago 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 North Sebago 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 571293). Catalogued in GNIS since 09/30/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Mill Brook sits at 43.89396° N, 70.67839° W (DMS 43°53′38″ N, 70°40′42″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 43.90722° N, 70.72250° W (DMS 43°54′26″ 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 Mill Brook itself. The ones closest to Mill Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Douglass Brook | North Sebago | 1.4 mi |
| Hill Brook | North Sebago | 1.9 mi |
| Nason Brook | North Sebago | 2.4 mi |
| Bachelder Brook | North Sebago | 2.5 mi |
| Lakin Brook | North Sebago | 3.4 mi |
| Hanson Brook | North Sebago | 3.4 mi |
| Weeman Brook | North Sebago | 3.5 mi |
| Northwest River | Steep Falls | 3.5 mi |
| Leavitt Brook | North Sebago | 4.1 mi |
| Heath Brook | Steep Falls | 4.4 mi |
Features on the USGS North Sebago Quadrangle
The North Sebago 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 59 catalogued natural features alongside Mill Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mariner Mountain | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Perley Pond | Lakes | Cumberland County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Mariner Pond | Lakes | Cumberland County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Douglass Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| White Mountain | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Peaked Mountain | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Philip Mountain | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Hill Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Tiger Hill | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| Larrabee Mountain | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 2.4 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 35.7 miles south (bearing S) of Mill Brook. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 61 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 (43.894°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 35.7 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Mill Brook track the nearby Mariner Mountain summit (0.5 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Mill Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mariner Mountain | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Perley Pond | Lakes | Cumberland County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Mariner Pond | Lakes | Cumberland County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Douglass Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| White Mountain | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 1.4 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Mill Brook located?
Mill Brook is in Cumberland County, Maine, approximately 35.7 miles south of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS North Sebago topographic quadrangle.
How far is Mill Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 61 minutes, 35.7 miles south (bearing S) 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 571293 on the North Sebago 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.