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Russell Brook — Streams 23.6 Miles SSE of Chapman Inn
Cumberland County, Maine · USGS Casco Quadrangle · GNIS 574603
Catalogued on the USGS Casco quadrangle in Cumberland County, Maine, Russell Brook — a stream — lies 23.6 miles south-southeast of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “stream in Cumberland County, Maine, United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 574603, Russell Brook is recorded as a stream on the USGS Casco quadrangle in Cumberland County, Maine (FIPS 23/005). Catalogued in GNIS since 09/30/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Russell Brook sits at 44.08952° N, 70.60645° W (DMS 44°05′22″ N, 70°36′23″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.11361° N, 70.62500° W (DMS 44°06′49″ N, 70°37′30″ 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 Russell Brook itself. The ones closest to Russell Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Carsley Brook | Bridgton | 2.8 mi |
| Woodsum Brook | Waterford Flat | 3.9 mi |
| Bear River | Bridgton | 4.3 mi |
| Rodgers Brook | Bridgton | 4.3 mi |
| Smith Brook | Bridgton | 4.4 mi |
| Stevens Brook | Bridgton | 4.4 mi |
| Thomes Brook | Bridgton | 4.5 mi |
| Cold Brook | Casco | 4.9 mi |
| Smith Brook | Casco | 5.3 mi |
| Willett Brook | Bridgton | 5.6 mi |
Features on the USGS Casco Quadrangle
The Casco 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 46 catalogued natural features alongside Russell Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Porcupine Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Big Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| College Swamp | Swamps | Oxford County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Bog Pond | Lakes | Cumberland County, ME | 2 mi |
| Biglow Swamp | Swamps | Cumberland County, ME | 2.2 mi |
| Saturday Pond | Reservoirs | Oxford County, ME | 2.6 mi |
| Dead Hole Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.7 mi |
| Dyer Ice Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 3 mi |
| Jackson Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 3.2 mi |
| Nutting Ledge | Benches | Oxford County, ME | 3.3 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 40-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Russell Brook — 23.6 miles south-southeast as the crow flies, on compass bearing SSE.
Best time to visit
Best observed in late spring and early summer when flow is strong and banks are visible. At this latitude (44.090°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 23.6 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at Russell Brook track the nearby Porcupine Mountain summit (1.7 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Russell Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Porcupine Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Big Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| College Swamp | Swamps | Oxford County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Bog Pond | Lakes | Cumberland County, ME | 2 mi |
| Biglow Swamp | Swamps | Cumberland County, ME | 2.2 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Russell Brook located?
Russell Brook is in Cumberland County, Maine, approximately 23.6 miles south-southeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Casco topographic quadrangle.
How far is Russell Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 40 minutes, 23.6 miles south-southeast (bearing SSE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Russell Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Russell Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 574603 on the Casco quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Russell 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: Q35317345.