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Eel Weir Canal — Other Natural Features 43.5 Miles SSE of Chapman Inn
Cumberland County, Maine · USGS North Windham Quadrangle · GNIS 565802
Within Cumberland County, Maine, on the USGS North Windham quadrangle, the natural feature known as Eel Weir Canal sits 43.5 miles south-southeast of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “canal in Cumberland County, Maine, United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Cumberland County, Maine, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Eel Weir Canal as a natural feature on the North Windham topographic quadrangle (FIPS 23/005), under Feature ID 565802. Catalogued in GNIS since 09/30/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Eel Weir Canal sits at 43.82285° N, 70.45200° W (DMS 43°49′22″ N, 70°27′07″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 0.00000° N, 0.00000° W — useful for anglers and paddlers tracing the upstream end.
Other other natural features in Cumberland County, Maine
Cumberland County, ME contains 7 other natural features catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Eel Weir Canal itself. The ones closest to Eel Weir Canal:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Lower Narrows | North Windham | 2.9 mi |
| The Notch | Sebago Lake | 3.6 mi |
| Chute River | Naples | 12.4 mi |
| Jugtown Plain | Casco | 14.2 mi |
| Desert of Maine | Yarmouth | 14.9 mi |
| Molly Gut | Casco | 14.9 mi |
Features on the USGS North Windham Quadrangle
The North Windham 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 58 catalogued natural features alongside Eel Weir Canal. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eel Weir Canal | Reservoirs | Cumberland County, ME | 0.3 mi |
| Gillman Island | Islands | Cumberland County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Rollins Hill | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Lindsay Island | Islands | Cumberland County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Sebago Lake Basin | Reservoirs | Cumberland County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Whites Hill | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Collins Pond | Lakes | Cumberland County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Outlet Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Otter Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Tarkill Pond | Lakes | Cumberland County, ME | 1.7 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing SSE out of Bethel for 43.5 miles (south-southeast) and you reach Eel Weir Canal; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 75 minutes.
Best time to visit
Best observed in late spring and early summer when flow is strong and banks are visible. At this latitude (43.823°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 43.5 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Eel Weir Canal track the nearby Eel Weir Canal reservoir (0.3 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Eel Weir Canal
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eel Weir Canal | Reservoirs | Cumberland County, ME | 0.3 mi |
| Gillman Island | Islands | Cumberland County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Rollins Hill | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Lindsay Island | Islands | Cumberland County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Sebago Lake Basin | Reservoirs | Cumberland County, ME | 0.8 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Eel Weir Canal located?
Eel Weir Canal is in Cumberland County, Maine, approximately 43.5 miles south-southeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS North Windham topographic quadrangle.
How far is Eel Weir Canal from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 75 minutes, 43.5 miles south-southeast (bearing SSE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Eel Weir Canal?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Eel Weir Canal as a natural feature, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 565802 on the North Windham quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Eel Weir Canal?
Best observed in late spring and early summer when flow is strong and banks are visible.
How many other other natural features are in Cumberland County, Maine?
GNIS lists 6 other other natural features in Cumberland County, Maine.
Wikidata: Q33191904.