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Crooked River — Streams 34.3 Miles SSE of Chapman Inn
Cumberland County, Maine · USGS Naples Quadrangle · GNIS 580996
Catalogued on the USGS Naples quadrangle in Cumberland County, Maine, Crooked River — a stream — lies 34.3 miles south-southeast of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “tributary of the Songo River in the U.S. state of Maine”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 580996, Crooked River is recorded as a stream on the USGS Naples quadrangle in Cumberland County, Maine (FIPS 23/005). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 10/19/2016.
Coordinates & physical setting
Crooked River sits at 43.93230° N, 70.57561° W (DMS 43°55′56″ N, 70°34′32″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.34951° N, 70.78868° W (DMS 44°20′58″ N, 70°47′19″ W) — useful for anglers and paddlers tracing the upstream end.
Other streams in Cumberland County, Maine
Cumberland County, ME contains 110 streams catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Crooked River itself. The ones closest to Crooked River:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Songo River | Naples | 1.3 mi |
| Whitney Brook | Naples | 1.4 mi |
| Dingley Brook | Naples | 2 mi |
| Leavitt Brook | North Sebago | 2.5 mi |
| Muddy River | North Sebago | 2.9 mi |
| Dingley Brook | Naples | 3.5 mi |
| Mill Brook | Naples | 3.5 mi |
| Bartlett Brook | Naples | 3.8 mi |
| Bachelder Brook | North Sebago | 4 mi |
| Decker Brook | Naples | 4.1 mi |
Features on the USGS Naples Quadrangle
The Naples 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 65 catalogued natural features alongside Crooked River. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bay of Naples | Reservoirs | Cumberland County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Breezy Point | Capes | Cumberland County, ME | 1 mi |
| Songo River | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Thompson Point | Capes | Cumberland County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Whitney Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Witch Cove | Bays | Cumberland County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Cub Point | Capes | Cumberland County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Maple Cove | Bays | Cumberland County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| New Place Cove | Bays | Cumberland County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Jackson Cove | Bays | Cumberland County, ME | 1.7 mi |
Historical record
The Crooked River is a 58.0-mile-long (93.3 km) tributary of the Songo River in Maine. It is the longest of the tributaries of Sebago Lake, the outlet of which is the Presumpscot River, flowing to Casco Bay on the Atlantic Ocean. Read the full Wikipedia entry →
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 59-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Crooked River — 34.3 miles south-southeast as the crow flies, on compass bearing SSE.
Best time to visit
Best observed in late spring and early summer when flow is strong and banks are visible. At this latitude (43.932°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 34.3 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Crooked River track the nearby Bay of Naples reservoir (0.4 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Crooked River
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bay of Naples | Reservoirs | Cumberland County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Breezy Point | Capes | Cumberland County, ME | 1 mi |
| Songo River | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Thompson Point | Capes | Cumberland County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Whitney Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 1.4 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Crooked River located?
Crooked River is in Cumberland County, Maine, approximately 34.3 miles south-southeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Naples topographic quadrangle.
How far is Crooked River from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 59 minutes, 34.3 miles south-southeast (bearing SSE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Crooked River?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Crooked River as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 580996 on the Naples quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Crooked River?
Best observed in late spring and early summer when flow is strong and banks are visible.
How many other streams are in Cumberland County, Maine?
GNIS lists 109 other streams in Cumberland County, Maine.
Wikidata: Q5187847.