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Muddy River — Streams 32.4 Miles SSE of Chapman Inn
Cumberland County, Maine · USGS North Sebago Quadrangle · GNIS 571965
32.4 miles south-southeast of Chapman Inn, on the USGS North Sebago topographic quadrangle, Muddy River is a stream recorded in Cumberland County, Maine by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Wikidata short description: “river in Cumberland County, Maine, United States”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS North Sebago 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Muddy River in Cumberland County, Maine (FIPS 23/005), classified as a stream in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 571965). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 06/14/2021.
Coordinates & physical setting
Muddy River sits at 43.94996° N, 70.62805° W (DMS 43°57′00″ N, 70°37′41″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 43.98222° N, 70.67592° W (DMS 43°58′56″ N, 70°40′33″ W) — useful for anglers and paddlers tracing the upstream end.
Other streams in Cumberland County, Maine
Cumberland County, ME contains 110 streams catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Muddy River itself. The ones closest to Muddy River:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Leavitt Brook | North Sebago | 0.7 mi |
| Weeman Brook | North Sebago | 2.5 mi |
| Crooked River | Naples | 2.9 mi |
| Whitney Brook | Naples | 3.1 mi |
| Tingley Brook | North Sebago | 3.1 mi |
| Gristmill Brook | North Sebago | 3.3 mi |
| Town Farm Brook | North Sebago | 3.5 mi |
| Songo River | Naples | 3.6 mi |
| Lakin Brook | North Sebago | 3.6 mi |
| Mill Brook | Naples | 3.7 mi |
Features on the USGS North Sebago Quadrangle
The North Sebago 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 59 catalogued natural features alongside Muddy River. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leavitt Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Cold Rain Pond | Lakes | Cumberland County, ME | 2 mi |
| Larrabee Mountain | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 2.2 mi |
| Skid Hill | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 2.4 mi |
| Perley Meadow | Swamps | Cumberland County, ME | 2.4 mi |
| Weeman Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 2.5 mi |
| Stimpsons Point | Capes | Cumberland County, ME | 2.5 mi |
| Mosher Mountain | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 2.6 mi |
| Mast Cove | Bays | Cumberland County, ME | 2.8 mi |
| Perley Hill | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 3 mi |
Historical record
The Muddy River is a 5.3-mile-long (8.5 km) tributary of Sebago Lake in the U.S. state of Maine. More on Wikipedia →
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 32.4 miles south-southeast (bearing SSE) of Muddy River. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 56 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 (43.950°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 32.4 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Muddy River track the nearby Leavitt Brook stream (0.7 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Muddy River
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leavitt Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Sebago Cove | Bays | Cumberland County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Trickey Pond | Lakes | Cumberland County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Chute River | Other Natural Features | Cumberland County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Brandy Pond | Lakes | Cumberland County, ME | 1.9 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Muddy River located?
Muddy River is in Cumberland County, Maine, approximately 32.4 miles south-southeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS North Sebago topographic quadrangle.
How far is Muddy River from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 56 minutes, 32.4 miles south-southeast (bearing SSE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Muddy River?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Muddy River as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 571965 on the North Sebago quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Muddy River?
Best observed in late spring and early summer when flow is strong and banks are visible.
How many other streams are in Cumberland County, Maine?
GNIS lists 109 other streams in Cumberland County, Maine.
Wikidata: Q6931675.