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Cold River — Streams 20.6 Miles SSW of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Center Lovell Quadrangle · GNIS 580989
20.6 miles south-southwest of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Center Lovell topographic quadrangle, Cold River is a stream recorded in Oxford County, Maine by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Center Lovell 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Cold River in Oxford County, Maine (FIPS 23/017), classified as a stream in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 580989). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 06/22/2021.
Coordinates & physical setting
Cold River sits at 44.13586° N, 70.96653° W (DMS 44°08′09″ N, 70°58′00″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.30433° N, 70.99122° W (DMS 44°18′16″ N, 70°59′28″ W) — useful for anglers and paddlers tracing the upstream end.
Other streams in Oxford County, Maine
Oxford County, ME contains 296 streams catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Cold River itself. The ones closest to Cold River:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Kezar Outlet | Center Lovell | 1.1 mi |
| Charles River | Center Lovell | 1.1 mi |
| Long Meadow Brook | Center Lovell | 1.7 mi |
| Sucker Brook | Center Lovell | 3 mi |
| Bradley Brook | Center Lovell | 3.6 mi |
| Kezar River | Fryeburg | 3.7 mi |
| Prays Brook | Fryeburg | 3.9 mi |
| Popple Hill Brook | Fryeburg | 4.1 mi |
| Alder Brook | Center Lovell | 4.2 mi |
| Howard Brook | Center Lovell | 4.3 mi |
Features on the USGS Center Lovell Quadrangle
The Center Lovell 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 65 catalogued natural features alongside Cold River. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charles Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 0.1 mi |
| Kezar Outlet | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Charles River | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Little Cold River | Streams | Oxford County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Fryeburg Harbor | Bays | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Long Meadow Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Langdon Brook | Streams | Oxford County, NH | 1.9 mi |
| Langdon Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.9 mi |
| Pigeon Point | Capes | Oxford County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Lower Bay | Bays | Oxford County, ME | 2.4 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 20.6 miles south-southwest (bearing SSW) of Cold River. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 35 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 (44.136°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 20.6 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at Cold River track the nearby Charles Pond lake (essentially adjacent) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Cold River
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charles Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 0.1 mi |
| Kezar Outlet | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Charles River | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Little Cold River | Streams | Oxford County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Horseshoe Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.4 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Cold River located?
Cold River is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 20.6 miles south-southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Center Lovell topographic quadrangle.
How far is Cold River from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 35 minutes, 20.6 miles south-southwest (bearing SSW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Cold River?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Cold River as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 580989 on the Center Lovell quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Cold River?
Best observed in late spring and early summer when flow is strong and banks are visible.
How many other streams are in Oxford County, Maine?
GNIS lists 295 other streams in Oxford County, Maine.