Skunk Knoll Brook — Streams 48.3 Miles SSE of Chapman Inn
Cumberland County, Maine · USGS Gorham Quadrangle · GNIS 575533
Catalogued on the USGS Gorham quadrangle in Cumberland County, Maine, Skunk Knoll Brook — a stream — lies 48.3 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 575533, Skunk Knoll Brook is recorded as a stream on the USGS Gorham quadrangle in Cumberland County, Maine (FIPS 23/005). Catalogued in GNIS since 09/30/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Skunk Knoll Brook sits at 43.74119° N, 70.48589° W (DMS 43°44′28″ N, 70°29′09″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 43.73147° N, 70.50172° W (DMS 43°43′53″ N, 70°30′06″ 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 Skunk Knoll Brook itself. The ones closest to Skunk Knoll Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Samborn Brook | Gorham | 0.1 mi |
| Westcott Brook | Gorham | 0.2 mi |
| Cold Spring Brook | Gorham | 0.7 mi |
| Nason Brook | North Windham | 2.2 mi |
| Pleasant River | North Windham | 2.3 mi |
| Ward Brook | Gorham | 2.3 mi |
| Black Brook | Gorham | 2.8 mi |
| Sticky River | Sebago Lake | 3.6 mi |
| Otter Brook | North Windham | 4.5 mi |
| Ditch Brook | North Windham | 5.9 mi |
Features on the USGS Gorham Quadrangle
The Gorham 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 9 catalogued natural features alongside Skunk Knoll Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Samborn Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 0.1 mi |
| Westcott Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 0.2 mi |
| Skunk Knoll | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Cold Spring Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Shad Gully | Valleys | Cumberland County, ME | 1 mi |
| Pleasant Ridge | Ridges | Cumberland County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Ward Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 2.3 mi |
| Black Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 2.8 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 83-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Skunk Knoll Brook — 48.3 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 (43.741°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 48.3 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Skunk Knoll Brook track the nearby Samborn Brook stream (essentially adjacent) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Skunk Knoll Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Samborn Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 0.1 mi |
| Westcott Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 0.2 mi |
| Skunk Knoll | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Cold Spring Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Shad Gully | Valleys | Cumberland County, ME | 1 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Skunk Knoll Brook located?
Skunk Knoll Brook is in Cumberland County, Maine, approximately 48.3 miles south-southeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Gorham topographic quadrangle.
How far is Skunk Knoll Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 83 minutes, 48.3 miles south-southeast (bearing SSE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Skunk Knoll Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Skunk Knoll Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 575533 on the Gorham quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Skunk Knoll 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: Q35256249.