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Smith Brook — Streams 21.5 Miles SSE of Chapman Inn
Cumberland County, Maine · USGS Bridgton Quadrangle · GNIS 575605
Catalogued on the USGS Bridgton quadrangle in Cumberland County, Maine, Smith Brook — a stream — lies 21.5 miles south-southeast of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “stream in Cumberland County, United States of America - Geonames ID = 4978797”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 575605, Smith Brook is recorded as a stream on the USGS Bridgton quadrangle in Cumberland County, Maine (FIPS 23/005). Catalogued in GNIS since 09/30/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Smith Brook sits at 44.10090° N, 70.69340° W (DMS 44°06′03″ N, 70°41′36″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.13063° N, 70.73201° W (DMS 44°07′50″ N, 70°43′55″ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Bear River | Bridgton | 0.8 mi |
| Rodgers Brook | Bridgton | 1 mi |
| Woodsum Brook | Waterford Flat | 2.4 mi |
| Carsley Brook | Bridgton | 2.7 mi |
| Stevens Brook | Bridgton | 3.3 mi |
| Willett Brook | Bridgton | 3.5 mi |
| Russell Brook | Casco | 4.4 mi |
| Thomes Brook | Bridgton | 5.5 mi |
| Jack Branch | Bridgton | 6.7 mi |
| Day Brook | Bridgton | 7.2 mi |
Features on the USGS Bridgton Quadrangle
The Bridgton 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 49 catalogued natural features alongside Smith Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bells Point | Capes | Cumberland County, ME | 0.2 mi |
| Bear River | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Rodgers Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 1 mi |
| Town Farm Hill | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Brigham Hill | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Whitney Hill | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Bluff Point | Capes | Cumberland County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Crystal Lake | Reservoirs | Cumberland County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Upper Ridge | Ridges | Cumberland County, ME | 2 mi |
| Loon Island | Islands | Cumberland County, ME | 2.2 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 37-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Smith Brook — 21.5 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 (44.101°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 21.5 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at Smith Brook track the nearby Bells Point cape (0.2 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Smith Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bells Point | Capes | Cumberland County, ME | 0.2 mi |
| Bear River | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Rodgers Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 1 mi |
| Town Farm Hill | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Brigham Hill | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 1.6 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Smith Brook located?
Smith Brook is in Cumberland County, Maine, approximately 21.5 miles south-southeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Bridgton topographic quadrangle.
How far is Smith Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 37 minutes, 21.5 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 575605 on the Bridgton 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: Q35272324.