Little East Branch Cupsuptic River — Streams 48.7 Miles N of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Lincoln Pond Quadrangle · GNIS 569761
Catalogued on the USGS Lincoln Pond quadrangle in Oxford County, Maine, Little East Branch Cupsuptic River — a stream — lies 48.7 miles north of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 569761, Little East Branch Cupsuptic River is recorded as a stream on the USGS Lincoln Pond quadrangle in Oxford County, Maine (FIPS 23/017). Catalogued in GNIS since 09/30/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Little East Branch Cupsuptic River sits at 45.10672° N, 70.88479° W (DMS 45°06′24″ N, 70°53′05″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 45.10144° N, 70.83535° W (DMS 45°06′05″ N, 70°50′07″ 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 Little East Branch Cupsuptic River itself. The ones closest to Little East Branch Cupsuptic River:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Lost Brook | Lincoln Pond | 1.7 mi |
| Portage Brook | Lincoln Pond | 2.3 mi |
| Beaver Brook | Kennebago | 4.1 mi |
| South Brook | Kennebago | 4.2 mi |
| Toothaker Brook Number One | Kennebago | 4.4 mi |
| Twin Brook | Lincoln Pond | 4.7 mi |
| Hurricane Brook | Lincoln Pond | 5 mi |
| Hammel Brook | Lincoln Pond | 5.6 mi |
| Cold Brook | Kennebago | 6.5 mi |
| Cupsuptic River | Kennebago | 6.9 mi |
Features on the USGS Lincoln Pond Quadrangle
The Lincoln Pond 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 13 catalogued natural features alongside Little East Branch Cupsuptic River. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lost Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Big Falls | Waterfalls | Oxford County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Portage Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.3 mi |
| Fox Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 3.2 mi |
| Green Top | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 3.4 mi |
| Lincoln Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 4.5 mi |
| Twin Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 4.7 mi |
| Hurricane Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 5 mi |
| Little Magalloway River | Streams | Oxford County, NH | 5.1 mi |
| Big Buck Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 5.2 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 84-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Little East Branch Cupsuptic River — 48.7 miles north as the crow flies, on compass bearing N.
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 45.107°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 48.7 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Little East Branch Cupsuptic River track the nearby Lost Brook stream (1.7 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Little East Branch Cupsuptic River
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lost Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Big Falls | Waterfalls | Oxford County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Burnt Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| Portage Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.3 mi |
| Fox Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 3.2 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Little East Branch Cupsuptic River located?
Little East Branch Cupsuptic River is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 48.7 miles north of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Lincoln Pond topographic quadrangle.
How far is Little East Branch Cupsuptic River from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 84 minutes, 48.7 miles north (bearing N) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Little East Branch Cupsuptic River?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Little East Branch Cupsuptic River as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 569761 on the Lincoln Pond quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Little East Branch Cupsuptic 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.