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Sucker Brook — Streams 25.4 Miles SSE of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Casco Quadrangle · GNIS 576476
Within Oxford County, Maine, on the USGS Casco quadrangle, the stream known as Sucker Brook sits 25.4 miles south-southeast of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “stream in Oxford County, United States of America - Geonames ID = 4980107”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Oxford County, Maine, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Sucker Brook as a stream on the Casco topographic quadrangle (FIPS 23/017), under Feature ID 576476. Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 02/17/2012.
Coordinates & physical setting
Sucker Brook sits at 44.09141° N, 70.52137° W (DMS 44°05′29″ N, 70°31′17″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.10460° N, 70.55471° W (DMS 44°06′17″ N, 70°33′17″ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Knights Brook | Casco | 0.2 mi |
| Jackson Brook | Casco | 1.5 mi |
| Dolly Brook | Casco | 2.3 mi |
| Greely Brook | Casco | 2.6 mi |
| Jerry Brook | Mechanic Falls | 3.6 mi |
| College Swamp Brook | Casco | 3.7 mi |
| Meadow Brook | Oxford | 4.4 mi |
| Minister Brook | Oxford | 4.5 mi |
| Town Farm Brook | Norway | 4.8 mi |
| Sargent Brook | Norway | 4.9 mi |
Features on the USGS Casco Quadrangle
The Casco 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 46 catalogued natural features alongside Sucker Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Knights Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.2 mi |
| Sand Island | Islands | Oxford County, ME | 0.3 mi |
| Otisfield Cove | Bays | Oxford County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| The Cape | Capes | Oxford County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Long Point | Capes | Oxford County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Coon Road Swamp | Swamps | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
| Goat Island | Islands | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
| Canada Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| The Pinnacle | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Nutting Ledge | Benches | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing SSE out of Bethel for 25.4 miles (south-southeast) and you reach Sucker Brook; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 44 minutes.
Best time to visit
Best observed in late spring and early summer when flow is strong and banks are visible. At this latitude (44.091°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 25.4 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Sucker Brook track the nearby Knights Brook stream (0.2 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Sucker Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Knights Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.2 mi |
| Sand Island | Islands | Oxford County, ME | 0.3 mi |
| Otisfield Cove | Bays | Oxford County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| The Cape | Capes | Oxford County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Long Point | Capes | Oxford County, ME | 0.9 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Sucker Brook located?
Sucker Brook is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 25.4 miles south-southeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Casco topographic quadrangle.
How far is Sucker Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 44 minutes, 25.4 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 576476 on the Casco 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: Q35438355.