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Little Ossipee River — Streams 47.1 Miles S of Chapman Inn
York County, Maine · USGS Limington Quadrangle · GNIS 569946
Tracing roughly 54 kilometres of York County, Maine drainage, Little Ossipee River is catalogued on the USGS Limington quadrangle and reaches its closest point 47.1 miles south of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “river in the United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Limington 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Little Ossipee River in York County, Maine (FIPS 23/031), classified as a stream in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 569946). Catalogued in GNIS since 09/30/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Little Ossipee River sits at 43.72897° N, 70.65895° W (DMS 43°43′44″ N, 70°39′32″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 43.60563° N, 70.93840° W (DMS 43°36′20″ N, 70°56′18″ W) — useful for anglers and paddlers tracing the upstream end.
Dimensions & elevation
- Length 54.00 km / 33.55 mi
Other streams in York County, Maine
York County, ME contains 14 streams catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Little Ossipee River itself. The ones closest to Little Ossipee River:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hamlin Brook | Limington | 0.8 mi |
| Horse Pond Brook | Limington | 1.3 mi |
| Black Brook | Limington | 1.3 mi |
| Leavitt Brook | Limerick | 5.9 mi |
| Merrifield Brook | Cornish | 6.5 mi |
| Pugsley Brook | Cornish | 6.6 mi |
| Pease Brook | Cornish | 6.7 mi |
| Little River | Cornish | 8.8 mi |
| Fenderson Brook | Limerick | 9.7 mi |
| Wadsworth Brook | Cornish | 10.7 mi |
Features on the USGS Limington Quadrangle
The Limington 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 7 catalogued natural features alongside Little Ossipee River. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hamlin Brook | Streams | York County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Horse Pond Brook | Streams | York County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Black Brook | Streams | York County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Swetts Meadow | Swamps | York County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| Maloy Mountain | Summits | York County, ME | 3 mi |
| Foss Ponds | Lakes | York County, ME | 3.7 mi |
Historical record
The Little Ossipee River is a 33.7-mile-long (54.2 km) tributary of the Saco River in southwestern Maine, USA. Extended history on Wikipedia →
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 47.1 miles south (bearing S) of Little Ossipee River. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 81 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 (43.729°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 47.1 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Little Ossipee River track the nearby Hamlin Brook stream (0.8 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Little Ossipee River
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hamlin Brook | Streams | York County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Horse Pond Brook | Streams | York County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Black Brook | Streams | York County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Wards Pond | Lakes | York County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Webster Millpond | Reservoirs | York County, ME | 1.8 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Little Ossipee River located?
Little Ossipee River is in York County, Maine, approximately 47.1 miles south of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Limington topographic quadrangle.
How far is Little Ossipee River from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 81 minutes, 47.1 miles south (bearing S) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Little Ossipee River?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Little Ossipee River as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 569946 on the Limington quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Little Ossipee River?
Best observed in late spring and early summer when flow is strong and banks are visible.
How long is Little Ossipee River?
Wikidata records a length of 54.00 km (33.55 mi) for Little Ossipee River.
How many other streams are in York County, Maine?
GNIS lists 13 other streams in York County, Maine.
Wikidata: Q6651258.