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Willett Brook — Streams 24.8 Miles S of Chapman Inn
Cumberland County, Maine · USGS Bridgton Quadrangle · GNIS 578507
Within Cumberland County, Maine, on the USGS Bridgton quadrangle, the stream known as Willett Brook sits 24.8 miles south of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “brook in Bridgton, Maine”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Cumberland County, Maine, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Willett Brook as a stream on the Bridgton topographic quadrangle (FIPS 23/005), under Feature ID 578507. Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 10/19/2016.
Coordinates & physical setting
Willett Brook sits at 44.05118° N, 70.70645° W (DMS 44°03′04″ N, 70°42′23″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 43.97813° N, 70.74312° W (DMS 43°58′41″ N, 70°44′35″ 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 Willett Brook itself. The ones closest to Willett Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Stevens Brook | Bridgton | 1.3 mi |
| Rodgers Brook | Bridgton | 2.5 mi |
| Carsley Brook | Bridgton | 2.8 mi |
| Jack Branch | Bridgton | 3.2 mi |
| Thomes Brook | Bridgton | 3.5 mi |
| Smith Brook | Bridgton | 3.5 mi |
| Day Brook | Bridgton | 3.8 mi |
| Bear River | Bridgton | 4.3 mi |
| Tingley Brook | North Sebago | 5 mi |
| Gristmill Brook | North Sebago | 5.3 mi |
Features on the USGS Bridgton Quadrangle
The Bridgton 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 49 catalogued natural features alongside Willett Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stevens Pond | Reservoirs | Cumberland County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Mount Henry | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Lower Ridge | Ridges | Cumberland County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Stevens Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Sunset Rock | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Salmon Point | Capes | Cumberland County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Sandy Cove | Bays | Cumberland County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Mile Island | Islands | Cumberland County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Abners Nose | Capes | Cumberland County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Shorey Island | Islands | Cumberland County, ME | 1.9 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing S out of Bethel for 24.8 miles (south) and you reach Willett Brook; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 42 minutes.
Best time to visit
Best observed in late spring and early summer when flow is strong and banks are visible. At this latitude (44.051°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 24.8 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at Willett Brook track the nearby Stevens Pond reservoir (0.7 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Willett Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stevens Pond | Reservoirs | Cumberland County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Mount Henry | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Lower Ridge | Ridges | Cumberland County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Stevens Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Sunset Rock | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 1.3 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Willett Brook located?
Willett Brook is in Cumberland County, Maine, approximately 24.8 miles south of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Bridgton topographic quadrangle.
How far is Willett Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 42 minutes, 24.8 miles south (bearing S) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Willett Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Willett Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 578507 on the Bridgton quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Willett 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: Q34908701.