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Dead Cambridge River — Streams 24.1 Miles NNW of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Umbagog Lake South Quadrangle · GNIS 564869
Within Oxford County, Maine, on the USGS Umbagog Lake South quadrangle, the stream known as Dead Cambridge River sits 24.1 miles north-northwest of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “river in the United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Oxford County, Maine, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Dead Cambridge River as a stream on the Umbagog Lake South topographic quadrangle (FIPS 23/017), under Feature ID 564869. Catalogued in GNIS since 09/30/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Dead Cambridge River sits at 44.71255° N, 71.01730° W (DMS 44°42′45″ N, 71°01′02″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.72033° N, 70.89313° W (DMS 44°43′13″ N, 70°53′35″ 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 Dead Cambridge River itself. The ones closest to Dead Cambridge River:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Swift Cambridge River | B Pond | 1.5 mi |
| Tyler Brook | Umbagog Lake South | 2.1 mi |
| Lou Ann Brook | B Pond | 2.1 mi |
| Campbell Brook | B Pond | 2.9 mi |
| B Brook | Umbagog Lake North | 3 mi |
| Greenwood Brook | B Pond | 4.7 mi |
| Black Brook | B Pond | 5.3 mi |
| Cedar Brook | B Pond | 5.3 mi |
| Rapid River | Umbagog Lake North | 5.6 mi |
| Whitecap Brook | B Pond | 5.6 mi |
Features on the USGS Umbagog Lake South Quadrangle
The Umbagog Lake South 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 16 catalogued natural features alongside Dead Cambridge River. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tidswell Point | Capes | Coos County, NH | 2 mi |
| Sargent Cove | Bays | Coos County, NH | 2 mi |
| Tyler Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| Tyler Cove | Bays | Oxford County, ME | 2.3 mi |
| Blake Island | Islands | Coos County, NH | 2.3 mi |
| Hampshire Hills | Summits | Coos County, NH | 2.4 mi |
| Metallak Island | Islands | Coos County, NH | 2.6 mi |
| Bear Island | Islands | Coos County, NH | 2.6 mi |
| Mollidgewock Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 2.6 mi |
| Big Island | Islands | Coos County, NH | 2.9 mi |
Historical record
The Dead Cambridge River is a 9.9-mile-long (15.9 km) river in northwestern Maine. It is a tributary of Lake Umbagog, the outflow of which is the Androscoggin River, flowing to the tidal Kennebec River and the Atlantic Ocean. The dead title is somewhat common on slow moving, flat rivers in the state of Maine. There is a river just named, "The Dead river", which has an Upper and Lower dead river that both connect to it as well. There is also an Oil company named Dead river oil that services all of Maine as well as other parts of New England. More on Wikipedia →
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing NNW out of Bethel for 24.1 miles (north-northwest) and you reach Dead Cambridge River; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 41 minutes.
Best time to visit
Best observed in late spring and early summer when flow is strong and banks are visible. At this latitude (44.713°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 24.1 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at Dead Cambridge River track the nearby Swift Cambridge River stream (1.5 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Dead Cambridge River
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Swift Cambridge River | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Tidswell Point | Capes | Coos County, NH | 2 mi |
| Sargent Cove | Bays | Coos County, NH | 2 mi |
| Tyler Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| Lou Ann Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.1 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Dead Cambridge River located?
Dead Cambridge River is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 24.1 miles north-northwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Umbagog Lake South topographic quadrangle.
How far is Dead Cambridge River from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 41 minutes, 24.1 miles north-northwest (bearing NNW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Dead Cambridge River?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Dead Cambridge River as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 564869 on the Umbagog Lake South quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Dead Cambridge 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: Q16954803.