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Sucker Brook — Streams 31.3 Miles S of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS North Sebago Quadrangle · GNIS 1908214
Catalogued on the USGS North Sebago quadrangle in Oxford County, Maine, Sucker Brook — a stream — lies 31.3 miles south of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “stream in Oxford County, Maine, United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 1908214, Sucker Brook is recorded as a stream on the USGS North Sebago quadrangle in Oxford County, Maine (FIPS 23/017). Catalogued in GNIS since 05/07/2001.
Coordinates & physical setting
Sucker Brook sits at 43.95341° N, 70.73423° W (DMS 43°57′12″ N, 70°44′03″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 43.96667° N, 70.73972° W (DMS 43°58′00″ N, 70°44′23″ W) — useful for anglers and paddlers tracing the upstream end.
Other streams in Oxford County, Maine
Oxford County, ME contains 296 streams catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Sucker Brook itself. The ones closest to Sucker Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Cole Brook | North Sebago | 1.2 mi |
| Moose Pond Brook | Hiram | 4.7 mi |
| Dragon Meadow Brook | Hiram | 5.2 mi |
| Tenmile River | Hiram | 6 mi |
| Buck Meadow Brook | Hiram | 6.1 mi |
| Hancock Brook | Hiram | 6.2 mi |
| Burnt Meadow Brook | Brownfield | 7 mi |
| Beaver Brook | Brownfield | 7.7 mi |
| Durgin Brook | Brownfield | 7.8 mi |
| Black Brook | Fryeburg | 8.3 mi |
Features on the USGS North Sebago Quadrangle
The North Sebago 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 59 catalogued natural features alongside Sucker Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sucker Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 0.1 mi |
| Quarry Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Wrights Point | Capes | Cumberland County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Cole Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
| Pickerel Pond | Reservoirs | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
| Hancock Pond | Reservoirs | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
| Blackburn Point | Capes | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
| Whites Mountain | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 1 mi |
| Loon Cove | Bays | Cumberland County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Perley Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 54-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Sucker Brook — 31.3 miles south as the crow flies, on compass bearing S.
Best time to visit
Best observed in late spring and early summer when flow is strong and banks are visible. At this latitude (43.953°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 31.3 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Sucker Brook track the nearby Sucker Brook stream (essentially adjacent) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Sucker Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sucker Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 0.1 mi |
| Quarry Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Wrights Point | Capes | Cumberland County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Cole Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
| Pickerel Pond | Reservoirs | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Sucker Brook located?
Sucker Brook is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 31.3 miles south of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS North Sebago topographic quadrangle.
How far is Sucker Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 54 minutes, 31.3 miles south (bearing S) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Sucker Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Sucker Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 1908214 on the North Sebago quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Sucker Brook?
Best observed in late spring and early summer when flow is strong and banks are visible.
How many other streams are in Oxford County, Maine?
GNIS lists 295 other streams in Oxford County, Maine.
Wikidata: Q35438342.