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Kennebago River — Streams 40.4 Miles N of Chapman Inn
Franklin County, Maine · USGS Oquossoc Quadrangle · GNIS 569105
Within Franklin County, Maine, on the USGS Oquossoc quadrangle, the stream known as Kennebago River sits 40.4 miles north of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “river in the United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Franklin County, Maine, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Kennebago River as a stream on the Oquossoc topographic quadrangle (FIPS 23/007), under Feature ID 569105. Catalogued in GNIS since 09/30/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Kennebago River sits at 44.98978° N, 70.78312° W (DMS 44°59′23″ N, 70°46′59″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 45.28422° N, 70.76062° W (DMS 45°17′03″ N, 70°45′38″ W) — useful for anglers and paddlers tracing the upstream end.
Other streams in Franklin County, Maine
Franklin County, ME contains 134 streams catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Kennebago River itself. The ones closest to Kennebago River:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Whetstone Brook | Oquossoc | 0 mi |
| Rangeley River | Oquossoc | 1.9 mi |
| Quimby Brook | Rangeley | 3.4 mi |
| South Bog Stream | Rangeley | 4.7 mi |
| Hatchery Brook | Rangeley | 6.5 mi |
| Martin Brook | Rangeley | 7.2 mi |
| Flatiron Brook | Kennebago Lake | 7.6 mi |
| Blanchard Brook | Kennebago Lake | 7.9 mi |
| Nile Brook | Rangeley | 7.9 mi |
| Wilber Brook | Kennebago Lake | 7.9 mi |
Features on the USGS Oquossoc Quadrangle
The Oquossoc 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 34 catalogued natural features alongside Kennebago River. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whetstone Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 0 mi |
| Indian Rock | Islands | Franklin County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Ellis Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Nutting Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Hayno Bog | Swamps | Franklin County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Eagle Point | Capes | Franklin County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Rangeley River | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Blueberry Island | Islands | Oxford County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Spots Point | Capes | Franklin County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Echo Cove | Bays | Franklin County, ME | 2 mi |
Historical record
The Kennebago River is a 30-mile-long (48 km) river in northwestern part of the U.S. state of Maine. It is a tributary of Cupsuptic Lake, an arm of Mooselookmeguntic Lake. Via a chain of lakes and the Rapid River, it is part of the Androscoggin River watershed. More on Wikipedia →
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing N out of Bethel for 40.4 miles (north) and you reach Kennebago River; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 69 minutes.
Best time to visit
Best observed in late spring and early summer when flow is strong and banks are visible. Being this far north (lat 44.990°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 40.4 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Kennebago River track the nearby Whetstone Brook stream (essentially adjacent) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Kennebago River
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whetstone Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 0 mi |
| Indian Rock | Islands | Franklin County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Ellis Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Kamankeag Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Nutting Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 1.6 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Kennebago River located?
Kennebago River is in Franklin County, Maine, approximately 40.4 miles north of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Oquossoc topographic quadrangle.
How far is Kennebago River from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 69 minutes, 40.4 miles north (bearing N) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Kennebago River?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Kennebago River as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 569105 on the Oquossoc quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Kennebago River?
Best observed in late spring and early summer when flow is strong and banks are visible.
How many other streams are in Franklin County, Maine?
GNIS lists 133 other streams in Franklin County, Maine.
Wikidata: Q6389537.