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Sucker Brook — Streams 31.3 Miles S of Chapman Inn
Cumberland County, Maine · USGS North Sebago Quadrangle · GNIS 1913200
Catalogued on the USGS North Sebago quadrangle in Cumberland County, Maine, Sucker Brook — a stream — lies 31.3 miles south of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “stream in Cumberland County, United States of America - Geonames ID = 4980108”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 1913200, Sucker Brook is recorded as a stream on the USGS North Sebago quadrangle in Cumberland County, Maine (FIPS 23/005). Catalogued in GNIS since 05/08/2001.
Coordinates & physical setting
Sucker Brook sits at 43.95285° N, 70.73617° W (DMS 43°57′10″ N, 70°44′10″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 43.97639° N, 70.72000° W (DMS 43°58′35″ N, 70°43′12″ 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 Sucker Brook itself. The ones closest to Sucker Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Lakin Brook | North Sebago | 2 mi |
| Town Farm Brook | North Sebago | 2.6 mi |
| Weeman Brook | North Sebago | 2.9 mi |
| Gristmill Brook | North Sebago | 3.1 mi |
| Hill Brook | North Sebago | 3.1 mi |
| Day Brook | Bridgton | 3.3 mi |
| Douglass Brook | North Sebago | 3.7 mi |
| Jack Branch | Bridgton | 3.8 mi |
| Mill Brook | North Sebago | 5 mi |
| Hanson Brook | North Sebago | 5.1 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 | Oxford County, ME | 0.1 mi |
| Quarry Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Wrights Point | Capes | Cumberland County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Blackburn Point | Capes | Oxford County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Hancock Pond | Reservoirs | Oxford County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Pickerel Pond | Reservoirs | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
| Cole Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Loon Cove | Bays | Cumberland County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Whites Mountain | Summits | 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 | Oxford County, ME | 0.1 mi |
| Quarry Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Wrights Point | Capes | Cumberland County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Blackburn Point | Capes | Oxford County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Hancock Pond | Reservoirs | Oxford County, ME | 0.9 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Sucker Brook located?
Sucker Brook is in Cumberland 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 1913200 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 Cumberland County, Maine?
GNIS lists 109 other streams in Cumberland County, Maine.
Wikidata: Q35438306.