Shad Gully — Valleys 49.0 Miles SSE of Chapman Inn
Cumberland County, Maine · USGS Gorham Quadrangle · GNIS 575273
Within Cumberland County, Maine, on the USGS Gorham quadrangle, the valley known as Shad Gully sits 49.0 miles south-southeast of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Cumberland County, Maine, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Shad Gully as a valley on the Gorham topographic quadrangle (FIPS 23/005), under Feature ID 575273. Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 03/07/2017.
Coordinates & physical setting
Shad Gully sits at 43.73383° N, 70.46769° W (DMS 43°44′02″ N, 70°28′04″ W).
Features on the USGS Gorham Quadrangle
The Gorham 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 9 catalogued natural features alongside Shad Gully. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cold Spring Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Westcott Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Skunk Knoll Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 1 mi |
| Pleasant Ridge | Ridges | Cumberland County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Samborn Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Skunk Knoll | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Ward Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Black Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 1.9 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing SSE out of Bethel for 49.0 miles (south-southeast) and you reach Shad Gully; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 84 minutes.
Best time to visit
Late May through October; avoid black-fly peak in late May. At this latitude (43.734°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 49.0 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Shad Gully track the nearby Cold Spring Brook stream (0.4 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Shad Gully
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cold Spring Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Westcott Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Skunk Knoll Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 1 mi |
| Pleasant Ridge | Ridges | Cumberland County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Samborn Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 1.2 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Shad Gully located?
Shad Gully is in Cumberland County, Maine, approximately 49.0 miles south-southeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Gorham topographic quadrangle.
How far is Shad Gully from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 84 minutes, 49.0 miles south-southeast (bearing SSE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Shad Gully?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Shad Gully as a valley, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 575273 on the Gorham quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Shad Gully?
Late May through October; avoid black-fly peak in late May.
Wikidata: Q35283619.