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Tucker Brook — Streams 42.9 Miles S of Chapman Inn
Cumberland County, Maine · USGS Steep Falls Quadrangle · GNIS 577383
42.9 miles south of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Steep Falls topographic quadrangle, Tucker Brook is a stream recorded in Cumberland County, Maine by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Steep Falls 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Tucker Brook in Cumberland County, Maine (FIPS 23/005), classified as a stream in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 577383). Catalogued in GNIS since 09/30/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Tucker Brook sits at 43.79063° N, 70.66061° W (DMS 43°47′26″ N, 70°39′38″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 43.81917° N, 70.63722° W (DMS 43°49′09″ N, 70°38′14″ 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 Tucker Brook itself. The ones closest to Tucker Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Quaker Brook | Steep Falls | 0.7 mi |
| Strout Brook | Steep Falls | 0.9 mi |
| Heath Brook | Steep Falls | 2.8 mi |
| Heath Brook | Steep Falls | 2.8 mi |
| Pigeon Brook | Steep Falls | 2.9 mi |
| Northwest River | Steep Falls | 4.9 mi |
| Sticky River | Sebago Lake | 5.9 mi |
| Dug Hill Brook | Cornish | 6.4 mi |
| Nason Brook | North Sebago | 6.6 mi |
| Josies Brook | Standish | 6.6 mi |
Features on the USGS Steep Falls Quadrangle
The Steep Falls 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 35 catalogued natural features alongside Tucker Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cold Bowling Spring | Springs | York County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Quaker Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Strout Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Dollar Pond | Lakes | York County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Pickpole Swamp | Swamps | York County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Horne Pond | Reservoirs | York County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Woods Millpond | Reservoirs | Cumberland County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Sand Pond | Lakes | Cumberland County, ME | 2.3 mi |
| Halfmoon Pond | Lakes | Cumberland County, ME | 2.3 mi |
| Chub Pond | Reservoirs | Cumberland County, ME | 2.4 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 42.9 miles south (bearing S) of Tucker Brook. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 74 minutes — comfortably inside a half-day outing window after breakfast.
Best time to visit
Best observed in late spring and early summer when flow is strong and banks are visible. At this latitude (43.791°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 42.9 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Tucker Brook track the nearby Cold Bowling Spring (0.6 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Tucker Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cold Bowling Spring | Springs | York County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Quaker Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Strout Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Dollar Pond | Lakes | York County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Pickpole Swamp | Swamps | York County, ME | 1.2 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Tucker Brook located?
Tucker Brook is in Cumberland County, Maine, approximately 42.9 miles south of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Steep Falls topographic quadrangle.
How far is Tucker Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 74 minutes, 42.9 miles south (bearing S) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Tucker Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Tucker Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 577383 on the Steep Falls quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Tucker 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.