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Swift River Reservoir — Reservoirs 16.9 Miles NE of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Rumford Quadrangle · GNIS 1774098
16.9 miles northeast of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Rumford topographic quadrangle, Swift River Reservoir is a reservoir recorded in Oxford County, Maine by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Rumford 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Swift River Reservoir in Oxford County, Maine (FIPS 23/017), classified as a reservoir in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 1774098). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 05/28/2010.
Coordinates & physical setting
Swift River Reservoir sits at 44.58821° N, 70.56313° W (DMS 44°35′18″ N, 70°33′47″ W).
Other reservoirs in Oxford County, Maine
Oxford County, ME contains 51 reservoirs catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Swift River Reservoir itself. The ones closest to Swift River Reservoir:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Androscoggin River Reservoir | Rumford | 3 mi |
| Androscoggin River Reservoir | Rumford | 3.3 mi |
| Androscoggin River Reservoir | Rumford | 3.6 mi |
| Mount Zircon Reservoir | Mount Zircon | 6.3 mi |
| Worthley Pond | Worthley Pond | 11.9 mi |
| Round Pond | Bryant Pond | 14.7 mi |
| Alder River South Branch Reservoir | Bryant Pond | 14.9 mi |
| Bryant Pond | Bryant Pond | 15.3 mi |
| Lake Anasagunticook | Canton | 16.2 mi |
| Twitchell Pond | Greenwood | 16.9 mi |
Features on the USGS Rumford Quadrangle
The Rumford 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 28 catalogued natural features alongside Swift River Reservoir. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goff Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Walton Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Mitchell Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Scotty Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Thompson Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Carr Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.4 mi |
| Swift River | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.5 mi |
| Swains Notch | Gaps | Oxford County, ME | 2.9 mi |
| Androscoggin River Reservoir | Reservoirs | Oxford County, ME | 3 mi |
| Swains Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 3.1 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 16.9 miles northeast (bearing NE) of Swift River Reservoir. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 29 minutes — comfortably inside a half-day outing window after breakfast.
Best time to visit
June through September for paddling and swimming; January through March for ice fishing. At this latitude (44.588°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 16.9 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at Swift River Reservoir track the nearby Goff Brook stream (0.7 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Swift River Reservoir
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goff Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Walton Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Mitchell Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Scotty Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Thompson Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Swift River Reservoir located?
Swift River Reservoir is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 16.9 miles northeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Rumford topographic quadrangle.
How far is Swift River Reservoir from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 29 minutes, 16.9 miles northeast (bearing NE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Swift River Reservoir?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Swift River Reservoir as a reservoir, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 1774098 on the Rumford quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Swift River Reservoir?
June through September for paddling and swimming; January through March for ice fishing.
How many other reservoirs are in Oxford County, Maine?
GNIS lists 50 other reservoirs in Oxford County, Maine.