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Wiggins Brook — Streams 43.4 Miles SSE of Chapman Inn
Cumberland County, Maine · USGS Cumberland Center Quadrangle · GNIS 578451
43.4 miles south-southeast of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Cumberland Center topographic quadrangle, Wiggins Brook is a stream recorded in Cumberland County, Maine by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Wikidata short description: “river in Cumberland County, Maine, United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Cumberland Center 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Wiggins Brook in Cumberland County, Maine (FIPS 23/005), classified as a stream in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 578451). Catalogued in GNIS since 09/30/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Wiggins Brook sits at 43.87147° N, 70.32783° W (DMS 43°52′17″ N, 70°19′40″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 43.86528° N, 70.29556° W (DMS 43°51′55″ N, 70°17′44″ 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 Wiggins Brook itself. The ones closest to Wiggins Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Thayer Brook | Cumberland Center | 1.4 mi |
| Libby Brook | Gray | 2.7 mi |
| Cole Brook | Gray | 2.8 mi |
| Collyer Brook | Gray | 2.9 mi |
| Hatchery Brook | Gray | 2.9 mi |
| Eddy Brook | Gray | 3.4 mi |
| Mill Brook | Gray | 3.4 mi |
| Deer Brook | Cumberland Center | 3.5 mi |
| Glantz Brook | North Windham | 3.6 mi |
| Ollie Brook | North Windham | 3.8 mi |
Features on the USGS Cumberland Center Quadrangle
The Cumberland Center 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 20 catalogued natural features alongside Wiggins Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gray Meadow | Swamps | Cumberland County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Hunt Hill | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Thayer Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Dutton Hill | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Varney Hill | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 2.6 mi |
| Verrills Ledges | Benches | Cumberland County, ME | 3 mi |
| Deer Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 3.5 mi |
| Atherton Hill | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 3.7 mi |
| Walnut Hill | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 4.1 mi |
| Bruce Hill | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 4.4 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 43.4 miles south-southeast (bearing SSE) of Wiggins 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 (43.871°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 43.4 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Wiggins Brook track the nearby Gray Meadow swamp (0.5 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Wiggins Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gray Meadow | Swamps | Cumberland County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Hunt Hill | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Thayer Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Dutton Hill | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Allen Bog | Lakes | Cumberland County, ME | 2.5 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Wiggins Brook located?
Wiggins Brook is in Cumberland County, Maine, approximately 43.4 miles south-southeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Cumberland Center topographic quadrangle.
How far is Wiggins Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 74 minutes, 43.4 miles south-southeast (bearing SSE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Wiggins Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Wiggins Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 578451 on the Cumberland Center quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Wiggins 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: Q34901633.