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Songo River — Streams 35.5 Miles SSE of Chapman Inn
Cumberland County, Maine · USGS Naples Quadrangle · GNIS 575725
Catalogued on the USGS Naples quadrangle in Cumberland County, Maine, Songo River — a stream — lies 35.5 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 575725, Songo River is recorded as a stream on the USGS Naples quadrangle in Cumberland County, Maine (FIPS 23/005). Catalogued in GNIS since 09/30/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Songo River sits at 43.91396° N, 70.57534° W (DMS 43°54′50″ N, 70°34′31″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 43.94194° N, 70.57944° W (DMS 43°56′31″ N, 70°34′46″ 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 Songo River itself. The ones closest to Songo River:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Whitney Brook | Naples | 0.8 mi |
| Crooked River | Naples | 1.3 mi |
| Dingley Brook | Naples | 1.7 mi |
| Dingley Brook | Naples | 2.9 mi |
| Leavitt Brook | North Sebago | 3 mi |
| Bachelder Brook | North Sebago | 3.2 mi |
| Nason Brook | North Sebago | 3.5 mi |
| Muddy River | North Sebago | 3.6 mi |
| Meadow Brook | Raymond | 4.5 mi |
| Mill Brook | Naples | 4.7 mi |
Features on the USGS Naples Quadrangle
The Naples 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 65 catalogued natural features alongside Songo River. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thompson Point | Capes | Cumberland County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Cub Point | Capes | Cumberland County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Whitney Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Cub Cove | Bays | Cumberland County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Bear Point | Capes | Cumberland County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| New Place Cove | Bays | Cumberland County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Bay of Naples | Reservoirs | Cumberland County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Birch Island | Islands | Cumberland County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Maple Cove | Bays | Cumberland County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Crooked River | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 1.3 mi |
Historical record
The Songo River is a 3.1-mile-long (5.0 km) river in Maine. The river flows from Brandy Pond at the south end of Long Lake into Sebago Lake at Sebago Lake State Park. Songo Lock, the last remaining lock of the 19th-century Cumberland and Oxford Canal, controls the elevation of Long Lake and allows navigation of large boats between Long Lake and Sebago Lake. More on Wikipedia →
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 61-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Songo River — 35.5 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 (43.914°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 35.5 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Songo River track the nearby Thompson Point cape (0.4 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Songo River
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thompson Point | Capes | Cumberland County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Cub Point | Capes | Cumberland County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Whitney Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Cub Cove | Bays | Cumberland County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Bear Point | Capes | Cumberland County, ME | 0.9 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Songo River located?
Songo River is in Cumberland County, Maine, approximately 35.5 miles south-southeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Naples topographic quadrangle.
How far is Songo River from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 61 minutes, 35.5 miles south-southeast (bearing SSE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Songo River?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Songo River as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 575725 on the Naples quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Songo 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: Q7561294.