Sticky River — Streams 45.4 Miles SSE of Chapman Inn
Cumberland County, Maine · USGS Sebago Lake Quadrangle · GNIS 576345
45.4 miles south-southeast of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Sebago Lake topographic quadrangle, Sticky River is a stream recorded in Cumberland 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 Sebago Lake 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Sticky River in Cumberland County, Maine (FIPS 23/005), classified as a stream in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 576345). Catalogued in GNIS since 09/30/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Sticky River sits at 43.77091° N, 70.54589° W (DMS 43°46′15″ N, 70°32′45″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 43.74619° N, 70.56339° W (DMS 43°44′46″ N, 70°33′48″ 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 Sticky River itself. The ones closest to Sticky River:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Samborn Brook | Gorham | 3.5 mi |
| Skunk Knoll Brook | Gorham | 3.6 mi |
| Westcott Brook | Gorham | 3.8 mi |
| Cold Spring Brook | Gorham | 4.3 mi |
| Nason Brook | North Windham | 4.9 mi |
| Pleasant River | North Windham | 5 mi |
| Otter Brook | North Windham | 5.3 mi |
| Strout Brook | Steep Falls | 5.4 mi |
| Ward Brook | Gorham | 5.8 mi |
| Tucker Brook | Steep Falls | 5.9 mi |
Features on the USGS Sebago Lake Quadrangle
The Sebago Lake 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 15 catalogued natural features alongside Sticky River. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rich Hill | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Lower Bay | Bays | Cumberland County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Half Moon Pond | Reservoirs | Cumberland County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Otter Ponds | Lakes | Cumberland County, ME | 2 mi |
| Rich Millpond | Reservoirs | Cumberland County, ME | 2 mi |
| Oak Hill | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| Indian Island | Islands | Cumberland County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| Duck Pond | Lakes | Cumberland County, ME | 2.6 mi |
| Little Watchic Pond | Lakes | Cumberland County, ME | 3.1 mi |
| Frye Island | Islands | Cumberland County, ME | 4.8 mi |
Historical record
The Sticky River is a 3.4-mile-long (5.5 km) river that flows into the southern end of Sebago Lake in Standish, Maine. More on Wikipedia →
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 45.4 miles south-southeast (bearing SSE) of Sticky River. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 78 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 (43.771°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 45.4 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Sticky River track the nearby Rich Hill summit (0.9 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Sticky River
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rich Hill | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Lower Bay | Bays | Cumberland County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Half Moon Pond | Reservoirs | Cumberland County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Otter Ponds | Lakes | Cumberland County, ME | 2 mi |
| Rich Millpond | Reservoirs | Cumberland County, ME | 2 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Sticky River located?
Sticky River is in Cumberland County, Maine, approximately 45.4 miles south-southeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Sebago Lake topographic quadrangle.
How far is Sticky River from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 78 minutes, 45.4 miles south-southeast (bearing SSE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Sticky River?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Sticky River as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 576345 on the Sebago Lake quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Sticky 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: Q7616320.