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Swift Cambridge River — Streams 23.8 Miles NNW of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS B Pond Quadrangle · GNIS 576618
23.8 miles north-northwest of Chapman Inn, on the USGS B Pond topographic quadrangle, Swift Cambridge 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 B Pond 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Swift Cambridge River in Oxford County, Maine (FIPS 23/017), classified as a stream in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 576618). Catalogued in GNIS since 09/30/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Swift Cambridge River sits at 44.71894° N, 70.98841° W (DMS 44°43′08″ N, 70°59′18″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.58950° N, 70.98841° W (DMS 44°35′22″ N, 70°59′18″ 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 Swift Cambridge River itself. The ones closest to Swift Cambridge River:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Lou Ann Brook | B Pond | 1.5 mi |
| Dead Cambridge River | Umbagog Lake South | 1.5 mi |
| Campbell Brook | B Pond | 1.6 mi |
| Tyler Brook | Umbagog Lake South | 2.4 mi |
| B Brook | Umbagog Lake North | 3.1 mi |
| Greenwood Brook | B Pond | 3.2 mi |
| Red Brook | B Pond | 4.2 mi |
| Lost Brook | B Pond | 4.3 mi |
| Mountain Brook | B Pond | 4.7 mi |
| Cedar Brook | B Pond | 5.1 mi |
Features on the USGS B Pond Quadrangle
The B Pond 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 20 catalogued natural features alongside Swift Cambridge River. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lou Ann Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Campbell Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| B Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 2.2 mi |
| Rabbit Knoll | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.5 mi |
| Greenwood Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 3.2 mi |
| Red Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 4.2 mi |
| Lost Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 4.3 mi |
| East B Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 4.5 mi |
| Spruce Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 4.7 mi |
| Mountain Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 4.7 mi |
Historical record
The Swift Cambridge River is a 15.3-mile-long (24.6 km) river in northwestern Maine. It rises near the New Hampshire border, north of Grafton Notch, and flows north through the Grafton Forest Wilderness Preserve to the Dead Cambridge River, a tributary of Umbagog Lake. The Androscoggin River flows from Umbagog to the tidal Kennebec River in Maine. Extended history on Wikipedia →
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 23.8 miles north-northwest (bearing NNW) of Swift Cambridge River. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 41 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 (44.719°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 23.8 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at Swift Cambridge River track the nearby Lou Ann Brook stream (1.5 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Swift Cambridge River
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lou Ann Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Dead Cambridge River | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Campbell Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| B Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 2.2 mi |
| Tyler Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.4 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Swift Cambridge River located?
Swift Cambridge River is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 23.8 miles north-northwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS B Pond topographic quadrangle.
How far is Swift Cambridge River from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 41 minutes, 23.8 miles north-northwest (bearing NNW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Swift Cambridge River?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Swift Cambridge River as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 576618 on the B Pond quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Swift Cambridge 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: Q7656009.