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Strout Brook — Streams 43.8 Miles S of Chapman Inn
Cumberland County, Maine · USGS Steep Falls Quadrangle · GNIS 576444
43.8 miles south of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Steep Falls topographic quadrangle, Strout Brook is a stream recorded in Cumberland County, Maine by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Wikidata short description: “stream in Cumberland County, United States of America - Geonames ID = 4980067”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Steep Falls 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Strout Brook in Cumberland County, Maine (FIPS 23/005), classified as a stream in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 576444). Catalogued in GNIS since 09/30/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Strout Brook sits at 43.77869° N, 70.65367° W (DMS 43°46′43″ N, 70°39′13″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 43.77869° N, 70.61006° W (DMS 43°46′43″ N, 70°36′36″ 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 Strout Brook itself. The ones closest to Strout Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Tucker Brook | Steep Falls | 0.9 mi |
| Quaker Brook | Steep Falls | 1.4 mi |
| Pigeon Brook | Steep Falls | 3.4 mi |
| Heath Brook | Steep Falls | 3.7 mi |
| Heath Brook | Steep Falls | 3.7 mi |
| Sticky River | Sebago Lake | 5.4 mi |
| Northwest River | Steep Falls | 5.6 mi |
| Josies Brook | Standish | 5.7 mi |
| Dug Hill Brook | Cornish | 7.1 mi |
| Nason Brook | North Sebago | 7.3 mi |
Features on the USGS Steep Falls Quadrangle
The Steep Falls 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 35 catalogued natural features alongside Strout Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cold Bowling Spring | Springs | York County, ME | 0.3 mi |
| Pickpole Swamp | Swamps | York County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Tucker Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Dollar Pond | Lakes | York County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Quaker Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Horne Pond | Reservoirs | York County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Wards Pond | Lakes | York County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Webster Millpond | Reservoirs | York County, ME | 2.3 mi |
| Woods Millpond | Reservoirs | Cumberland County, ME | 2.7 mi |
| Chub Pond | Reservoirs | Cumberland County, ME | 3 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 43.8 miles south (bearing S) of Strout Brook. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 75 minutes — comfortably inside a half-day outing window after breakfast.
Best time to visit
Best observed in late spring and early summer when flow is strong and banks are visible. At this latitude (43.779°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 43.8 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Strout Brook track the nearby Cold Bowling Spring (0.3 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Strout Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cold Bowling Spring | Springs | York County, ME | 0.3 mi |
| Pickpole Swamp | Swamps | York County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Tucker Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Dollar Pond | Lakes | York County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Quaker Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 1.4 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Strout Brook located?
Strout Brook is in Cumberland County, Maine, approximately 43.8 miles south of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Steep Falls topographic quadrangle.
How far is Strout Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 75 minutes, 43.8 miles south (bearing S) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Strout Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Strout Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 576444 on the Steep Falls quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Strout 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: Q35425770.