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Whitney Brook — Streams 35.3 Miles SSE of Chapman Inn
Cumberland County, Maine · USGS Naples Quadrangle · GNIS 1913153
Within Cumberland County, Maine, on the USGS Naples quadrangle, the stream known as Whitney Brook sits 35.3 miles south-southeast of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “river in Cumberland County, Maine, United States”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Cumberland County, Maine, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Whitney Brook as a stream on the Naples topographic quadrangle (FIPS 23/005), under Feature ID 1913153. Catalogued in GNIS since 05/08/2001.
Coordinates & physical setting
Whitney Brook sits at 43.91452° N, 70.59089° W (DMS 43°54′52″ N, 70°35′27″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 43.93028° N, 70.59611° W (DMS 43°55′49″ N, 70°35′46″ 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 Whitney Brook itself. The ones closest to Whitney Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Songo River | Naples | 0.8 mi |
| Crooked River | Naples | 1.4 mi |
| Leavitt Brook | North Sebago | 2.4 mi |
| Dingley Brook | Naples | 2.5 mi |
| Bachelder Brook | North Sebago | 2.6 mi |
| Nason Brook | North Sebago | 2.9 mi |
| Muddy River | North Sebago | 3.1 mi |
| Dingley Brook | Naples | 3.7 mi |
| Northwest River | Steep Falls | 4.4 mi |
| Mill Brook | North Sebago | 4.6 mi |
Features on the USGS Naples Quadrangle
The Naples 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 65 catalogued natural features alongside Whitney Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thompson Point | Capes | Cumberland County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Witch Cove | Bays | Cumberland County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Inner Island | Islands | Cumberland County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Outer Island | Islands | Cumberland County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Songo River | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Bay of Naples | Reservoirs | Cumberland County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Cub Point | Capes | Cumberland County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Crooked River | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Cub Cove | Bays | Cumberland County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Bear Point | Capes | Cumberland County, ME | 1.6 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing SSE out of Bethel for 35.3 miles (south-southeast) and you reach Whitney Brook; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 60 minutes.
Best time to visit
Best observed in late spring and early summer when flow is strong and banks are visible. At this latitude (43.915°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 35.3 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Whitney Brook track the nearby Thompson Point cape (0.4 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Whitney Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thompson Point | Capes | Cumberland County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Witch Cove | Bays | Cumberland County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Inner Island | Islands | Cumberland County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Outer Island | Islands | Cumberland County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Songo River | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 0.8 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Whitney Brook located?
Whitney Brook is in Cumberland County, Maine, approximately 35.3 miles south-southeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Naples topographic quadrangle.
How far is Whitney Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 60 minutes, 35.3 miles south-southeast (bearing SSE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Whitney Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Whitney Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 1913153 on the Naples quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Whitney 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: Q34898928.