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Stevens Brook — Streams 24.8 Miles SSE of Chapman Inn
Cumberland County, Maine · USGS Bridgton Quadrangle · GNIS 576319
Catalogued on the USGS Bridgton quadrangle in Cumberland County, Maine, Stevens Brook — a stream — lies 24.8 miles south-southeast of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “stream in Cumberland County, United States of America - Geonames ID = 4979863”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 576319, Stevens Brook is recorded as a stream on the USGS Bridgton quadrangle in Cumberland County, Maine (FIPS 23/005). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 10/19/2016.
Coordinates & physical setting
Stevens Brook sits at 44.05368° N, 70.68089° W (DMS 44°03′13″ N, 70°40′51″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.05833° N, 70.71500° W (DMS 44°03′30″ N, 70°42′54″ 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 Stevens Brook itself. The ones closest to Stevens Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Willett Brook | Bridgton | 1.3 mi |
| Carsley Brook | Bridgton | 1.7 mi |
| Rodgers Brook | Bridgton | 2.4 mi |
| Thomes Brook | Bridgton | 2.5 mi |
| Smith Brook | Bridgton | 3.3 mi |
| Jack Branch | Bridgton | 4 mi |
| Bear River | Bridgton | 4 mi |
| Russell Brook | Casco | 4.4 mi |
| Tingley Brook | North Sebago | 4.5 mi |
| Day Brook | Bridgton | 4.6 mi |
Features on the USGS Bridgton Quadrangle
The Bridgton 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 49 catalogued natural features alongside Stevens Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salmon Point | Capes | Cumberland County, ME | 0.2 mi |
| Stevens Pond | Reservoirs | Cumberland County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Sandy Cove | Bays | Cumberland County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Adams Point | Capes | Cumberland County, ME | 1 mi |
| Mount Henry | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 1 mi |
| Mosquito Island | Islands | Cumberland County, ME | 1 mi |
| Abners Nose | Capes | Cumberland County, ME | 1 mi |
| Monk Point | Capes | Cumberland County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Little Cove | Bays | Cumberland County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Willett Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 1.3 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 43-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Stevens Brook — 24.8 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 (44.054°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 24.8 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at Stevens Brook track the nearby Salmon Point cape (0.2 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Stevens Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salmon Point | Capes | Cumberland County, ME | 0.2 mi |
| Stevens Pond | Reservoirs | Cumberland County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Sandy Cove | Bays | Cumberland County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Adams Point | Capes | Cumberland County, ME | 1 mi |
| Mount Henry | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 1 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Stevens Brook located?
Stevens Brook is in Cumberland County, Maine, approximately 24.8 miles south-southeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Bridgton topographic quadrangle.
How far is Stevens Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 43 minutes, 24.8 miles south-southeast (bearing SSE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Stevens Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Stevens Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 576319 on the Bridgton quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Stevens 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: Q35386055.