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Northwest River — Streams 38.7 Miles SSE of Chapman Inn
Cumberland County, Maine · USGS Steep Falls Quadrangle · GNIS 572485
Catalogued on the USGS Steep Falls quadrangle in Cumberland County, Maine, Northwest River — a stream — lies 38.7 miles south-southeast of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “river in the United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 572485, Northwest River is recorded as a stream on the USGS Steep Falls quadrangle in Cumberland County, Maine (FIPS 23/005). Catalogued in GNIS since 09/30/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Northwest River sits at 43.85730° N, 70.62895° W (DMS 43°51′26″ N, 70°37′44″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 43.93174° N, 70.69034° W (DMS 43°55′54″ N, 70°41′25″ 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 Northwest River itself. The ones closest to Northwest River:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Nason Brook | North Sebago | 1.8 mi |
| Bachelder Brook | North Sebago | 2.2 mi |
| Heath Brook | Steep Falls | 2.7 mi |
| Heath Brook | Steep Falls | 2.8 mi |
| Mill Brook | North Sebago | 3.5 mi |
| Whitney Brook | Naples | 4.4 mi |
| Songo River | Naples | 4.7 mi |
| Douglass Brook | North Sebago | 4.8 mi |
| Tucker Brook | Steep Falls | 4.9 mi |
| Quaker Brook | Steep Falls | 5 mi |
Features on the USGS Steep Falls Quadrangle
The Steep Falls 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 35 catalogued natural features alongside Northwest River. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fitch Mill Pond | Reservoirs | Cumberland County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Dyke Mountain | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Rainbow Pond | Lakes | Cumberland County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Davis Spring | Springs | Cumberland County, ME | 2.3 mi |
| Adams Pond | Lakes | Cumberland County, ME | 2.4 mi |
| Chub Pond | Reservoirs | Cumberland County, ME | 2.6 mi |
| Heath Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 2.7 mi |
| Heath Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 2.8 mi |
| Decker Mountain | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 2.8 mi |
| Saddleback Hills | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 3.5 mi |
Historical record
The Northwest River is an 8.9-mile-long (14.3 km) tributary of Sebago Lake in Maine. More on Wikipedia →
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 66-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Northwest River — 38.7 miles south-southeast as the crow flies, on compass bearing SSE.
Best time to visit
Best observed in late spring and early summer when flow is strong and banks are visible. At this latitude (43.857°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 38.7 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Northwest River track the nearby Fitch Mill Pond reservoir (0.6 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Northwest River
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fitch Mill Pond | Reservoirs | Cumberland County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Sanborns Point | Capes | Cumberland County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Dyke Mountain | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Nason Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Rainbow Pond | Lakes | Cumberland County, ME | 1.9 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Northwest River located?
Northwest River is in Cumberland County, Maine, approximately 38.7 miles south-southeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Steep Falls topographic quadrangle.
How far is Northwest River from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 66 minutes, 38.7 miles south-southeast (bearing SSE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Northwest River?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Northwest River as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 572485 on the Steep Falls quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Northwest 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: Q7060185.