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Kezar River — Streams 22.4 Miles SSW of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Fryeburg Quadrangle · GNIS 581083
Catalogued on the USGS Fryeburg quadrangle in Oxford County, Maine, Kezar River — a stream — lies 22.4 miles south-southwest of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “river in the United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 581083, Kezar River is recorded as a stream on the USGS Fryeburg quadrangle in Oxford County, Maine (FIPS 23/017). Catalogued in GNIS since 09/30/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Kezar River sits at 44.09479° N, 70.91757° W (DMS 44°05′41″ N, 70°55′03″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.19924° N, 70.81451° W (DMS 44°11′57″ N, 70°48′52″ 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 River itself. The ones closest to Kezar River:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Prays Brook | Fryeburg | 1 mi |
| Popple Hill Brook | Fryeburg | 1.7 mi |
| Old Course Saco River | Fryeburg | 2.2 mi |
| Charles River | Center Lovell | 2.8 mi |
| Kezar Outlet | Center Lovell | 2.8 mi |
| Elkins Brook | Pleasant Mountain | 2.9 mi |
| Alder Brook | Center Lovell | 3.3 mi |
| Cold River | Center Lovell | 3.7 mi |
| Long Meadow Brook | Center Lovell | 4 mi |
| Cold Brook | North Waterford | 5.1 mi |
Features on the USGS Fryeburg Quadrangle
The Fryeburg 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 33 catalogued natural features alongside Kezar River. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Swimming Bog | Swamps | Oxford County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Prays Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
| Horseshoe Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
| Kezar Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Popple Hill Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Smarts Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Old Course Saco River | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.2 mi |
| Dead Lake | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 2.4 mi |
| Horseshoe Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 2.7 mi |
| Bog Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 3.1 mi |
Historical record
The Kezar River is a 14.2-mile-long (22.9 km) tributary of the Old Course Saco River in western Maine in the United States. It starts at the outlet of Five Kezar Ponds in the town of Lovell, drops over Kezar Falls, and flows southwest, briefly entering the town of Sweden before reentering Lovell and passing that town's central village. Continuing southwest, it enters the town of Fryeburg and ends at the Old Course Saco River northwest of Kezar Pond and 3.5 miles (5.6 km) above the Old Course's mouth at the Saco River. Open the Wikipedia article →
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 38-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Kezar River — 22.4 miles south-southwest as the crow flies, on compass bearing SSW.
Best time to visit
Best observed in late spring and early summer when flow is strong and banks are visible. At this latitude (44.095°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 22.4 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at Kezar River track the nearby Swimming Bog swamp (0.8 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Kezar River
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Swimming Bog | Swamps | Oxford County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Prays Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
| Horseshoe Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
| Kezar Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Popple Hill Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.7 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Kezar River located?
Kezar River is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 22.4 miles south-southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Fryeburg topographic quadrangle.
How far is Kezar River from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 38 minutes, 22.4 miles south-southwest (bearing SSW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Kezar River?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Kezar River as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 581083 on the Fryeburg quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Kezar 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: Q6398576.