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Pleasant River — Streams 4.3 Miles W of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Gilead Quadrangle · GNIS 581178
4.3 miles west of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Gilead topographic quadrangle, Pleasant River is a stream recorded in Oxford County, Maine by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Wikidata short description: “tributary of the Androscoggin River in Oxford County, Maine, United States”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Gilead 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Pleasant River in Oxford County, Maine (FIPS 23/017), classified as a stream in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 581178). Catalogued in GNIS since 09/30/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Pleasant River sits at 44.40090° N, 70.87646° W (DMS 44°24′03″ N, 70°52′35″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.35645° N, 70.82757° W (DMS 44°21′23″ N, 70°49′39″ 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 Pleasant River itself. The ones closest to Pleasant River:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Chapman Brook | Gilead | 1.1 mi |
| Lanes Brook | Bethel | 2.1 mi |
| Whites Brook | Gilead | 2.4 mi |
| Chapman Brook | Bethel | 2.5 mi |
| Bog Brook | Gilead | 2.6 mi |
| West Branch Pleasant River | East Stoneham | 2.7 mi |
| Wheeler Brook | Gilead | 2.8 mi |
| East Branch Pleasant River | East Stoneham | 3 mi |
| Mill Brook | Bethel | 3.9 mi |
| Twitchell Brook | Bethel | 4.4 mi |
Features on the USGS Gilead Quadrangle
The Gilead 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 31 catalogued natural features alongside Pleasant River. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chapman Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Peaked Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Pine Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Whites Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.4 mi |
| Bog Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.6 mi |
| Philbrook Island | Islands | Oxford County, ME | 2.8 mi |
| Wheeler Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.8 mi |
| Tumbledown Dick Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 3.3 mi |
| Little Bear Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 3.4 mi |
| Wheeler Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 3.7 mi |
Historical record
Pleasant River is a 4.7-mile-long (7.6 km) river in Oxford County, Maine in the United States. It is a tributary of the Androscoggin River, which flows east and south to join the Kennebec River in Merrymeeting Bay near the Atlantic Ocean. Extended history on Wikipedia →
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 4.3 miles west (bearing W) of Pleasant River. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 7 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 (44.401°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. The 4.3-mile drive from Chapman Inn makes it practical for a half-day outing — you can check conditions in the morning and still turn back if the weather closes in. Conditions at Pleasant River track the nearby Chapman Brook stream (1.1 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Pleasant River
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chapman Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Peaked Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Pine Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Ellingwood Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2 mi |
| Lanes Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.1 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Pleasant River located?
Pleasant River is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 4.3 miles west of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Gilead topographic quadrangle.
How far is Pleasant River from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 7 minutes, 4.3 miles west (bearing W) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Pleasant River?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Pleasant River as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 581178 on the Gilead quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Pleasant 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.
Wikidata: Q7203947.