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Old Course Saco River — Streams 24.3 Miles SSW of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Fryeburg Quadrangle · GNIS 581152
Catalogued on the USGS Fryeburg quadrangle in Oxford County, Maine, Old Course Saco River — a stream — lies 24.3 miles south-southwest of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 581152, Old Course Saco River is recorded as a stream on the USGS Fryeburg quadrangle in Oxford County, Maine (FIPS 23/017). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 06/22/2021.
Coordinates & physical setting
Old Course Saco River sits at 44.06350° N, 70.90559° W (DMS 44°03′49″ N, 70°54′20″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.05510° N, 70.98946° W (DMS 44°03′18″ N, 70°59′22″ 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 Old Course Saco River itself. The ones closest to Old Course Saco River:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Kezar River | Fryeburg | 2.2 mi |
| Elkins Brook | Pleasant Mountain | 2.3 mi |
| Prays Brook | Fryeburg | 2.7 mi |
| Fight Brook | Fryeburg | 3.3 mi |
| Popple Hill Brook | Fryeburg | 3.4 mi |
| Black Brook | Fryeburg | 3.6 mi |
| Beaver Brook | Brownfield | 4.8 mi |
| Charles River | Center Lovell | 5 mi |
| Plummer Brook | Pleasant Mountain | 5 mi |
| Kezar Outlet | Center Lovell | 5 mi |
Features on the USGS Fryeburg Quadrangle
The Fryeburg 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 33 catalogued natural features alongside Old Course Saco River. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dead Lake | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Horseshoe Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Mount Tom | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Bog Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Kezar Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Kezar River | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.2 mi |
| Cat Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 2.3 mi |
| Prays Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.7 mi |
| Swimming Bog | Swamps | Oxford County, ME | 2.7 mi |
| Smarts Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.9 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 42-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Old Course Saco River — 24.3 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 (44.063°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 24.3 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at Old Course Saco River track the nearby Dead Lake (0.4 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Old Course Saco River
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dead Lake | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Horseshoe Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Mount Tom | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Bog Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Kezar Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.7 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Old Course Saco River located?
Old Course Saco River is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 24.3 miles south-southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Fryeburg topographic quadrangle.
How far is Old Course Saco River from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 42 minutes, 24.3 miles south-southwest (bearing SSW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Old Course Saco River?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Old Course Saco River as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 581152 on the Fryeburg quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Old Course Saco 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.