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Kezar Outlet — Streams 20.6 Miles SSW of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Center Lovell Quadrangle · GNIS 581082
20.6 miles south-southwest of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Center Lovell topographic quadrangle, Kezar Outlet is a stream recorded in Oxford County, Maine by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Wikidata short description: “stream in Oxford County, Maine, United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Center Lovell 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Kezar Outlet in Oxford County, Maine (FIPS 23/017), classified as a stream in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 581082). Catalogued in GNIS since 09/30/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Kezar Outlet sits at 44.12951° N, 70.94701° W (DMS 44°07′46″ N, 70°56′49″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.14722° N, 70.93389° W (DMS 44°08′50″ N, 70°56′02″ 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 Kezar Outlet itself. The ones closest to Kezar Outlet:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Charles River | Center Lovell | 0.1 mi |
| Cold River | Center Lovell | 1.1 mi |
| Long Meadow Brook | Center Lovell | 1.5 mi |
| Kezar River | Fryeburg | 2.8 mi |
| Prays Brook | Fryeburg | 2.9 mi |
| Popple Hill Brook | Fryeburg | 3 mi |
| Sucker Brook | Center Lovell | 3 mi |
| Alder Brook | Center Lovell | 3.3 mi |
| Bradley Brook | Center Lovell | 3.9 mi |
| Howard Brook | Center Lovell | 4.7 mi |
Features on the USGS Center Lovell Quadrangle
The Center Lovell 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 65 catalogued natural features alongside Kezar Outlet. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charles River | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.1 mi |
| Fryeburg Harbor | Bays | Oxford County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Cold River | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Charles Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Long Meadow Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Shave Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Pigeon Point | Capes | Oxford County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Little Cold River | Streams | Oxford County, NH | 1.9 mi |
| Lower Bay | Bays | Oxford County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| Christian Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.6 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 20.6 miles south-southwest (bearing SSW) of Kezar Outlet. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 35 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 (44.130°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 20.6 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at Kezar Outlet track the nearby Charles River stream (essentially adjacent) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Kezar Outlet
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charles River | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.1 mi |
| Fryeburg Harbor | Bays | Oxford County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Cold River | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Charles Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Horseshoe Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.2 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Kezar Outlet located?
Kezar Outlet is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 20.6 miles south-southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Center Lovell topographic quadrangle.
How far is Kezar Outlet from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 35 minutes, 20.6 miles south-southwest (bearing SSW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Kezar Outlet?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Kezar Outlet as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 581082 on the Center Lovell quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Kezar Outlet?
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: Q35408647.