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East Branch Swift River — Streams 24.1 Miles NNE of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Ellis Pond Quadrangle · GNIS 565578
24.1 miles north-northeast of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Ellis Pond topographic quadrangle, East Branch Swift River is a stream recorded in Oxford County, Maine by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Wikidata short description: “river in the United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Ellis Pond 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places East Branch Swift River in Oxford County, Maine (FIPS 23/017), classified as a stream in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 565578). Catalogued in GNIS since 09/30/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
East Branch Swift River sits at 44.74034° N, 70.65896° W (DMS 44°44′25″ N, 70°39′32″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.80284° N, 70.54396° W (DMS 44°48′10″ N, 70°32′38″ 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 East Branch Swift River itself. The ones closest to East Branch Swift River:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| West Branch Swift River | Houghton | 1 mi |
| Berdeen Stream | Houghton | 1.4 mi |
| Mott Stream | Houghton | 2.9 mi |
| Phelps Brook | Ellis Pond | 2.9 mi |
| Stockbridge Branch | Roxbury | 3.5 mi |
| Beaver Brook | Ellis Pond | 3.8 mi |
| York Brook | Ellis Pond | 3.9 mi |
| Noisy Brook | Roxbury | 4.5 mi |
| Thomas Farm Brook | Roxbury | 4.7 mi |
| West Fork Beaver Brook | Ellis Pond | 4.8 mi |
Features on the USGS Ellis Pond Quadrangle
The Ellis Pond 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 24 catalogued natural features alongside East Branch Swift River. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pleasant Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Old Turk Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| Little Ellis Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 2.5 mi |
| Phelps Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.9 mi |
| Dunham Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 3.5 mi |
| Record Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 3.8 mi |
| Beaver Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 3.8 mi |
| York Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 3.9 mi |
| Hedgehog Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 4.4 mi |
| West Fork Beaver Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 4.8 mi |
Historical record
The East Branch Swift River is a 10.2-mile-long (16.4 km) tributary of the Swift River in western Maine. Via the Swift River, it is part of the Androscoggin River watershed, which flows to the Kennebec River and ultimately the Atlantic Ocean. Extended history on Wikipedia →
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 24.1 miles north-northeast (bearing NNE) of East Branch Swift River. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 41 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 (44.740°), 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 East Branch Swift River track the nearby West Branch Swift River stream (1.0 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to East Branch Swift River
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Branch Swift River | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
| Berdeen Stream | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Pleasant Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Old Turk Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| Little Ellis Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 2.5 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is East Branch Swift River located?
East Branch Swift River is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 24.1 miles north-northeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Ellis Pond topographic quadrangle.
How far is East Branch Swift River from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 41 minutes, 24.1 miles north-northeast (bearing NNE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is East Branch Swift River?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies East Branch Swift River as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 565578 on the Ellis Pond quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit East Branch Swift 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: Q5327931.