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Town Farm Brook — Streams 30.2 Miles S of Chapman Inn
Cumberland County, Maine · USGS North Sebago Quadrangle · GNIS 1913218
Catalogued on the USGS North Sebago quadrangle in Cumberland County, Maine, Town Farm Brook — a stream — lies 30.2 miles south of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 1913218, Town Farm 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
Town Farm Brook sits at 43.97285° N, 70.69089° W (DMS 43°58′22″ N, 70°41′27″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 43.98139° N, 70.71306° W (DMS 43°58′53″ N, 70°42′47″ 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 Town Farm Brook itself. The ones closest to Town Farm Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Gristmill Brook | North Sebago | 0.5 mi |
| Weeman Brook | North Sebago | 2 mi |
| Lakin Brook | North Sebago | 2.3 mi |
| Sucker Brook | North Sebago | 2.6 mi |
| Tingley Brook | North Sebago | 2.7 mi |
| Day Brook | Bridgton | 2.9 mi |
| Jack Branch | Bridgton | 3.1 mi |
| Muddy River | North Sebago | 3.5 mi |
| Hill Brook | North Sebago | 3.7 mi |
| Leavitt Brook | North Sebago | 4 mi |
Features on the USGS North Sebago Quadrangle
The North Sebago 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 59 catalogued natural features alongside Town Farm Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gristmill Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Foster Pond | Lakes | Cumberland County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Holt Pond | Lakes | Cumberland County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| North Cove | Bays | Cumberland County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Ministers Hill | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Bald Pate Mountain | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Mosher Mountain | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Fitch Hill | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Cole Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Wards Cove | Bays | Cumberland County, ME | 1.4 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 52-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Town Farm Brook — 30.2 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 (43.973°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 30.2 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Town Farm Brook track the nearby Gristmill Brook stream (0.5 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Town Farm Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gristmill Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Foster Pond | Lakes | Cumberland County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Holt Pond | Lakes | Cumberland County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| North Cove | Bays | Cumberland County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Ministers Hill | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 1.1 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Town Farm Brook located?
Town Farm Brook is in Cumberland County, Maine, approximately 30.2 miles south of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS North Sebago topographic quadrangle.
How far is Town Farm Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 52 minutes, 30.2 miles south (bearing S) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Town Farm Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Town Farm Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 1913218 on the North Sebago quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Town Farm 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.