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Concord River — Streams 9.2 Miles NE of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Bryant Pond Quadrangle · GNIS 564280
Catalogued on the USGS Bryant Pond quadrangle in Oxford County, Maine, Concord River — a stream — lies 9.2 miles northeast of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “river in Maine, United States”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 564280, Concord River is recorded as a stream on the USGS Bryant Pond quadrangle in Oxford County, Maine (FIPS 23/017). Catalogued in GNIS since 09/30/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Concord River sits at 44.48479° N, 70.64118° W (DMS 44°29′05″ N, 70°38′28″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.44145° N, 70.55951° W (DMS 44°26′29″ N, 70°33′34″ 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 Concord River itself. The ones closest to Concord River:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Barkers Brook | Bryant Pond | 0.4 mi |
| Split Brook | Rumford | 2.1 mi |
| Thurston Brook | Rumford | 2.3 mi |
| Pond Stream | Bryant Pond | 2.7 mi |
| Otter Brook | Bryant Pond | 3.1 mi |
| Meadow Brook | East Andover | 3.5 mi |
| Zircon Brook | Rumford | 4.2 mi |
| Billings Hill Brook | Bryant Pond | 4.3 mi |
| Meadow Brook | Bryant Pond | 4.3 mi |
| Meadow Brook | East Andover | 4.6 mi |
Features on the USGS Bryant Pond Quadrangle
The Bryant Pond 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 29 catalogued natural features alongside Concord River. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barkers Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Barkers High Ledge | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Pebley Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.3 mi |
| Pond Stream | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.7 mi |
| Bryant Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 3 mi |
| Wilbur Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 3 mi |
| Otter Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 3.1 mi |
| Kimball Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 3.9 mi |
| Howard Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 4.1 mi |
| Billings Hill Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 4.3 mi |
Historical record
The Concord River is a 7.8-mile-long (12.6 km) tributary of the Androscoggin River in western Maine. The Androscoggin flows east and southeast to the Kennebec River near its mouth at the Atlantic Ocean. Read the full Wikipedia entry →
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 16-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Concord River — 9.2 miles northeast as the crow flies, on compass bearing NE.
Best time to visit
Best observed in late spring and early summer when flow is strong and banks are visible. At this latitude (44.485°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. The 9.2-mile drive from Chapman Inn makes it practical for a half-day outing — you can check conditions in the morning and still turn back if the weather closes in. Conditions at Concord River track the nearby Barkers Brook stream (0.4 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Concord River
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barkers Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Barkers High Ledge | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Split Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| Thurston Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.3 mi |
| Pebley Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.3 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Concord River located?
Concord River is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 9.2 miles northeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Bryant Pond topographic quadrangle.
How far is Concord River from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 16 minutes, 9.2 miles northeast (bearing NE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Concord River?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Concord River as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 564280 on the Bryant Pond quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Concord 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.
Wikidata: Q5158854.