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Sucker Brook — Streams 38.6 Miles SSE of Chapman Inn
Cumberland County, Maine · USGS Raymond Quadrangle · GNIS 576475
Catalogued on the USGS Raymond quadrangle in Cumberland County, Maine, Sucker Brook — a stream — lies 38.6 miles south-southeast of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “stream in Cumberland County, Maine, United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 576475, Sucker Brook is recorded as a stream on the USGS Raymond quadrangle in Cumberland County, Maine (FIPS 23/005). Catalogued in GNIS since 09/30/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Sucker Brook sits at 43.92146° N, 70.40005° W (DMS 43°55′17″ N, 70°24′00″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 43.95528° N, 70.40639° W (DMS 43°57′19″ N, 70°24′23″ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Meadow Brook | Raymond | 1 mi |
| Farwell Brook | Raymond | 1.1 mi |
| Sand Brook | Raymond | 1.1 mi |
| Meadow Brook | Raymond | 2.2 mi |
| Ai Brook | Raymond | 2.7 mi |
| Hatchery Brook | Gray | 3 mi |
| Cole Brook | Gray | 3 mi |
| Hayden Brook | Raymond | 3.1 mi |
| Valley Brook | Raymond | 3.2 mi |
| Libby Brook | Gray | 3.3 mi |
Features on the USGS Raymond Quadrangle
The Raymond 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 55 catalogued natural features alongside Sucker Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farwell Bog | Lakes | Cumberland County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Upper Narrows | Gaps | Cumberland County, ME | 1 mi |
| Meadow Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 1 mi |
| Glovers Wig | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 1 mi |
| Farwell Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Sand Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Tarkiln Hill | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Hayden Bay | Bays | Cumberland County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Grape Island | Islands | Cumberland County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Morgan Meadow | Swamps | Cumberland County, ME | 1.6 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 66-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Sucker Brook — 38.6 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 (43.921°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 38.6 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Sucker Brook track the nearby Farwell Bog lake (0.7 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Sucker Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farwell Bog | Lakes | Cumberland County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Upper Narrows | Gaps | Cumberland County, ME | 1 mi |
| Meadow Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 1 mi |
| Glovers Wig | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 1 mi |
| Farwell Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 1.1 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Sucker Brook located?
Sucker Brook is in Cumberland County, Maine, approximately 38.6 miles south-southeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Raymond topographic quadrangle.
How far is Sucker Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 66 minutes, 38.6 miles south-southeast (bearing SSE) 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 576475 on the Raymond 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: Q35438294.