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Quaker Brook — Streams 42.7 Miles S of Chapman Inn
Cumberland County, Maine · USGS Steep Falls Quadrangle · GNIS 573914
Within Cumberland County, Maine, on the USGS Steep Falls quadrangle, the stream known as Quaker Brook sits 42.7 miles south of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “stream in Cumberland County, Maine, United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Cumberland County, Maine, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Quaker Brook as a stream on the Steep Falls topographic quadrangle (FIPS 23/005), under Feature ID 573914. Catalogued in GNIS since 09/30/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Quaker Brook sits at 43.79285° N, 70.67339° W (DMS 43°47′34″ N, 70°40′24″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 43.85528° N, 70.69806° W (DMS 43°51′19″ N, 70°41′53″ 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 Quaker Brook itself. The ones closest to Quaker Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Tucker Brook | Steep Falls | 0.7 mi |
| Strout Brook | Steep Falls | 1.4 mi |
| Pigeon Brook | Steep Falls | 2.2 mi |
| Heath Brook | Steep Falls | 2.6 mi |
| Heath Brook | Steep Falls | 2.7 mi |
| Northwest River | Steep Falls | 5 mi |
| Dug Hill Brook | Cornish | 5.8 mi |
| Breakneck Brook | Cornish | 6.3 mi |
| Sticky River | Sebago Lake | 6.5 mi |
| Nason Brook | North Sebago | 6.6 mi |
Features on the USGS Steep Falls Quadrangle
The Steep Falls 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 35 catalogued natural features alongside Quaker Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tucker Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Dollar Pond | Lakes | York County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Cold Bowling Spring | Springs | York County, ME | 1 mi |
| Pickpole Swamp | Swamps | York County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Strout Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Horne Pond | Reservoirs | York County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Woods Millpond | Reservoirs | Cumberland County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Halfmoon Pond | Lakes | Cumberland County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Sand Pond | Lakes | Cumberland County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Pigeon Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 2.2 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing S out of Bethel for 42.7 miles (south) and you reach Quaker Brook; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 73 minutes.
Best time to visit
Best observed in late spring and early summer when flow is strong and banks are visible. At this latitude (43.793°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 42.7 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Quaker Brook track the nearby Tucker Brook stream (0.7 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Quaker Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tucker Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Dollar Pond | Lakes | York County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Cold Bowling Spring | Springs | York County, ME | 1 mi |
| Pickpole Swamp | Swamps | York County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Strout Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 1.4 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Quaker Brook located?
Quaker Brook is in Cumberland County, Maine, approximately 42.7 miles south of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Steep Falls topographic quadrangle.
How far is Quaker Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 73 minutes, 42.7 miles south (bearing S) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Quaker Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Quaker Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 573914 on the Steep Falls quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Quaker 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.
Wikidata: Q35333374.