Aerial imagery: USGS National Map (public domain)
Pigeon Brook — Streams 42.1 Miles S of Chapman Inn
Cumberland County, Maine · USGS Steep Falls Quadrangle · GNIS 573329
Within Cumberland County, Maine, on the USGS Steep Falls quadrangle, the stream known as Pigeon Brook sits 42.1 miles south of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Cumberland County, Maine, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Pigeon Brook as a stream on the Steep Falls topographic quadrangle (FIPS 23/005), under Feature ID 573329. Catalogued in GNIS since 09/30/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Pigeon Brook sits at 43.79758° N, 70.71756° W (DMS 43°47′51″ N, 70°43′03″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 43.83944° N, 70.72667° W (DMS 43°50′22″ N, 70°43′36″ 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 Pigeon Brook itself. The ones closest to Pigeon Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Quaker Brook | Steep Falls | 2.2 mi |
| Tucker Brook | Steep Falls | 2.9 mi |
| Heath Brook | Steep Falls | 3.3 mi |
| Heath Brook | Steep Falls | 3.3 mi |
| Strout Brook | Steep Falls | 3.4 mi |
| Dug Hill Brook | Cornish | 3.6 mi |
| Breakneck Brook | Cornish | 4.3 mi |
| Hanson Brook | North Sebago | 5.8 mi |
| Northwest River | Steep Falls | 6 mi |
| Mill Brook | North Sebago | 6.9 mi |
Features on the USGS Steep Falls Quadrangle
The Steep Falls 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 35 catalogued natural features alongside Pigeon Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goulds Island | Islands | Cumberland County, ME | 0.2 mi |
| Halfmoon Pond | Lakes | Cumberland County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Sanborn Pond | Reservoirs | Cumberland County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Moody Mountain | Summits | York County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Quaker Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 2.2 mi |
| Dollar Pond | Lakes | York County, ME | 2.3 mi |
| Sand Pond | Lakes | Cumberland County, ME | 2.4 mi |
| Horne Pond | Reservoirs | York County, ME | 2.4 mi |
| Upper Pond | Reservoirs | Cumberland County, ME | 2.5 mi |
| Town Farm Hill | Summits | York County, ME | 2.5 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing S out of Bethel for 42.1 miles (south) and you reach Pigeon Brook; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 72 minutes.
Best time to visit
Best observed in late spring and early summer when flow is strong and banks are visible. At this latitude (43.798°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 42.1 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Pigeon Brook track the nearby Goulds Island (0.2 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Pigeon Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goulds Island | Islands | Cumberland County, ME | 0.2 mi |
| Halfmoon Pond | Lakes | Cumberland County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Sanborn Pond | Reservoirs | Cumberland County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Moody Mountain | Summits | York County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Quaker Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 2.2 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Pigeon Brook located?
Pigeon Brook is in Cumberland County, Maine, approximately 42.1 miles south of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Steep Falls topographic quadrangle.
How far is Pigeon Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 72 minutes, 42.1 miles south (bearing S) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Pigeon Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Pigeon Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 573329 on the Steep Falls quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Pigeon 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.