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Sanborn River — Streams 9.3 Miles SE of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Greenwood Quadrangle · GNIS 574818
9.3 miles southeast of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Greenwood topographic quadrangle, Sanborn River is a stream recorded in Oxford County, Maine by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Wikidata short description: “river in the United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Greenwood 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Sanborn River in Oxford County, Maine (FIPS 23/017), classified as a stream in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 574818). Catalogued in GNIS since 09/30/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Sanborn River sits at 44.30923° N, 70.65506° W (DMS 44°18′33″ N, 70°39′18″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.31417° N, 70.73861° W (DMS 44°18′51″ N, 70°44′19″ 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 Sanborn River itself. The ones closest to Sanborn River:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Niles Brook | Greenwood | 1.3 mi |
| Twitchell Brook | West Paris | 2.1 mi |
| Black Brook | Greenwood | 2.5 mi |
| Herrick Brook | Waterford Flat | 4.8 mi |
| Andrews Brook | West Paris | 5 mi |
| Moose Pond Brook | West Paris | 5.3 mi |
| Hobbs Brook | Waterford Flat | 5.6 mi |
| Swell Brook | Waterford Flat | 5.8 mi |
| Hemlock Brook | Waterford Flat | 6 mi |
| Barkers Brook | East Stoneham | 6.1 mi |
Features on the USGS Greenwood Quadrangle
The Greenwood 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 31 catalogued natural features alongside Sanborn River. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hicks Pond | Reservoirs | Oxford County, ME | 0.1 mi |
| Mud Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Niles Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Noyes Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Patch Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Oversett Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Oversett Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Halls Ridge | Ridges | Oxford County, ME | 2.2 mi |
| Bald Bluff | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.2 mi |
| Furlong Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 2.4 mi |
Historical record
The Sanborn River is a 5.8-mile-long (9.3 km) river in Maine. It flows from its source on Round Mountain in the unorganized territory of South Oxford to Hicks Pond in the town of Greenwood. Hicks Pond drains via Niles Brook into the Little Androscoggin River, the Androscoggin River, and thence into Merrymeeting Bay in the Kennebec River estuary. Extended history on Wikipedia →
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 9.3 miles southeast (bearing SE) of Sanborn River. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 16 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 (44.309°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. The 9.3-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 Sanborn River track the nearby Hicks Pond reservoir (essentially adjacent) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Sanborn River
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hicks Pond | Reservoirs | Oxford County, ME | 0.1 mi |
| Mud Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Niles Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Noyes Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Patch Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Sanborn River located?
Sanborn River is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 9.3 miles southeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Greenwood topographic quadrangle.
How far is Sanborn River from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 16 minutes, 9.3 miles southeast (bearing SE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Sanborn River?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Sanborn River as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 574818 on the Greenwood quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Sanborn 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: Q7415592.