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Smith Brook — Streams 28.9 Miles SSE of Chapman Inn
Cumberland County, Maine · USGS Casco Quadrangle · GNIS 575590
Catalogued on the USGS Casco quadrangle in Cumberland County, Maine, Smith Brook — a stream — lies 28.9 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 575590, Smith 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
Smith Brook sits at 44.01646° N, 70.57256° W (DMS 44°00′59″ N, 70°34′21″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.03917° N, 70.55611° W (DMS 44°02′21″ N, 70°33′22″ 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 Smith Brook itself. The ones closest to Smith Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Cold Brook | Casco | 0.6 mi |
| Burgess Brook | Casco | 0.6 mi |
| Eastman Brook | Casco | 2 mi |
| Bartlett Brook | Naples | 2 mi |
| Decker Brook | Naples | 2.2 mi |
| Mill Brook | Naples | 2.4 mi |
| Thomes Brook | Bridgton | 3.6 mi |
| Tingley Brook | North Sebago | 4 mi |
| Russell Brook | Casco | 5.3 mi |
| Muddy River | North Sebago | 5.4 mi |
Features on the USGS Casco Quadrangle
The Casco 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 46 catalogued natural features alongside Smith Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ted Swamp | Swamps | Cumberland County, ME | 0.3 mi |
| Molly Gut | Other Natural Features | Cumberland County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Cold Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Burgess Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Jugtown Plain | Other Natural Features | Cumberland County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Poplar Ridge | Ridges | Oxford County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Long Meadows | Swamps | Oxford County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Chaplin Hill | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Eastman Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 2 mi |
| Pitts Meadow | Swamps | Cumberland County, ME | 2 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 50-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Smith Brook — 28.9 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 (44.016°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 28.9 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Smith Brook track the nearby Ted Swamp (0.3 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Smith Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ted Swamp | Swamps | Cumberland County, ME | 0.3 mi |
| Molly Gut | Other Natural Features | Cumberland County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Cold Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Burgess Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Jugtown Plain | Other Natural Features | Cumberland County, ME | 0.9 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Smith Brook located?
Smith Brook is in Cumberland County, Maine, approximately 28.9 miles south-southeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Casco topographic quadrangle.
How far is Smith Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 50 minutes, 28.9 miles south-southeast (bearing SSE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Smith Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Smith Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 575590 on the Casco quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Smith 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: Q35272305.