Otter Brook — Streams 45.1 Miles SSE of Chapman Inn
Cumberland County, Maine · USGS North Windham Quadrangle · GNIS 572799
45.1 miles south-southeast of Chapman Inn, on the USGS North Windham topographic quadrangle, Otter Brook is a stream recorded in Cumberland County, Maine by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS North Windham 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Otter Brook in Cumberland County, Maine (FIPS 23/005), classified as a stream in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 572799). Catalogued in GNIS since 09/30/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Otter Brook sits at 43.79980° N, 70.44700° W (DMS 43°47′59″ N, 70°26′49″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 43.80917° N, 70.42972° W (DMS 43°48′33″ N, 70°25′47″ 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 Otter Brook itself. The ones closest to Otter Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ditch Brook | North Windham | 1.9 mi |
| Nason Brook | North Windham | 2.8 mi |
| Dutton Hills Brook | North Windham | 2.8 mi |
| Baker Brook | North Windham | 2.8 mi |
| Stanley Hall Brook | North Windham | 2.8 mi |
| Pleasant River | North Windham | 2.8 mi |
| Outlet Brook | North Windham | 3.1 mi |
| Legrand Brook | North Windham | 3.4 mi |
| Elmer Brook | North Windham | 3.6 mi |
| Ollie Brook | North Windham | 4.2 mi |
Features on the USGS North Windham Quadrangle
The North Windham 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 58 catalogued natural features alongside Otter Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dundee Pond | Reservoirs | Cumberland County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Rollins Hill | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 1 mi |
| Gillman Island | Islands | Cumberland County, ME | 1 mi |
| Windham Hill | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 1 mi |
| Eel Weir Canal | Reservoirs | Cumberland County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Eel Weir Canal | Other Natural Features | Cumberland County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Dundee Falls | Waterfalls | Cumberland County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Ditch Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Woodbury Hill | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Whites Hill | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 2.2 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 45.1 miles south-southeast (bearing SSE) of Otter Brook. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 77 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 (43.800°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 45.1 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Otter Brook track the nearby Dundee Pond reservoir (0.9 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Otter Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dundee Pond | Reservoirs | Cumberland County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Rollins Hill | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 1 mi |
| Gillman Island | Islands | Cumberland County, ME | 1 mi |
| Windham Hill | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 1 mi |
| Eel Weir Canal | Reservoirs | Cumberland County, ME | 1.3 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Otter Brook located?
Otter Brook is in Cumberland County, Maine, approximately 45.1 miles south-southeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS North Windham topographic quadrangle.
How far is Otter Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 77 minutes, 45.1 miles south-southeast (bearing SSE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Otter Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Otter Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 572799 on the North Windham quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Otter 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.