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Thayer Brook — Streams 43.2 Miles SSE of Chapman Inn
Cumberland County, Maine · USGS Cumberland Center Quadrangle · GNIS 576737
Within Cumberland County, Maine, on the USGS Cumberland Center quadrangle, the stream known as Thayer Brook sits 43.2 miles south-southeast of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Cumberland County, Maine, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Thayer Brook as a stream on the Cumberland Center topographic quadrangle (FIPS 23/005), under Feature ID 576737. Catalogued in GNIS since 09/30/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Thayer Brook sits at 43.86424° N, 70.35311° W (DMS 43°51′51″ N, 70°21′11″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 43.90869° N, 70.37617° W (DMS 43°54′31″ N, 70°22′34″ 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 Thayer Brook itself. The ones closest to Thayer Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Wiggins Brook | Cumberland Center | 1.4 mi |
| Glantz Brook | North Windham | 2.2 mi |
| Ollie Brook | North Windham | 2.5 mi |
| Elmer Brook | North Windham | 2.9 mi |
| Legrand Brook | North Windham | 3.1 mi |
| Cole Brook | Gray | 3.2 mi |
| Libby Brook | Gray | 3.3 mi |
| Hatchery Brook | Gray | 3.4 mi |
| Meadow Brook | Raymond | 3.6 mi |
| Baker Brook | North Windham | 3.7 mi |
Features on the USGS Cumberland Center Quadrangle
The Cumberland Center 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 20 catalogued natural features alongside Thayer Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dutton Hill | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Wiggins Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Hunt Hill | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Varney Hill | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Gray Meadow | Swamps | Cumberland County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Atherton Hill | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 2.9 mi |
| Verrills Ledges | Benches | Cumberland County, ME | 3.1 mi |
| Little Duck Pond | Lakes | Cumberland County, ME | 3.9 mi |
| Libby Hill | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 4.4 mi |
| Deer Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 4.7 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing SSE out of Bethel for 43.2 miles (south-southeast) and you reach Thayer Brook; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 74 minutes.
Best time to visit
Best observed in late spring and early summer when flow is strong and banks are visible. At this latitude (43.864°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 43.2 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Thayer Brook track the nearby Dutton Hill summit (1.2 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Thayer Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dutton Hill | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Allen Bog | Lakes | Cumberland County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Wiggins Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Hunt Hill | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Varney Hill | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 1.5 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Thayer Brook located?
Thayer Brook is in Cumberland County, Maine, approximately 43.2 miles south-southeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Cumberland Center topographic quadrangle.
How far is Thayer Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 74 minutes, 43.2 miles south-southeast (bearing SSE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Thayer Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Thayer Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 576737 on the Cumberland Center quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Thayer 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.