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Swift River — Streams 15.9 Miles NE of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Rumford Quadrangle · GNIS 576619
Tracing roughly 44 kilometres of Oxford County, Maine drainage, Swift River is catalogued on the USGS Rumford quadrangle and reaches its closest point 15.9 miles northeast of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “left tributary of Androscoggin River in Maine, USA”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 576619, Swift River is recorded as a stream on the USGS Rumford quadrangle in Oxford County, Maine (FIPS 23/017). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 04/02/2019.
Coordinates & physical setting
Swift River sits at 44.55463° N, 70.54459° W (DMS 44°33′17″ N, 70°32′41″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.83920° N, 70.59324° W (DMS 44°50′21″ N, 70°35′36″ W) — useful for anglers and paddlers tracing the upstream end.
Dimensions & elevation
- Length 44.00 km / 27.34 mi
Other streams in Oxford County, Maine
Oxford County, ME contains 296 streams catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Swift River itself. The ones closest to Swift River:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bean Brook | Rumford | 0.9 mi |
| Scotty Brook | Rumford | 1.2 mi |
| Logan Brook | Rumford | 1.7 mi |
| Wyman Brook | Rumford | 2.5 mi |
| Goff Brook | Rumford | 3.1 mi |
| Zircon Brook | Rumford | 3.3 mi |
| Walton Brook | Rumford | 3.5 mi |
| Edmunds Bog Brook | Rumford | 3.6 mi |
| Mitchell Brook | Dixfield | 4.1 mi |
| Aunt Hannah Brook | Dixfield | 4.1 mi |
Features on the USGS Rumford Quadrangle
The Rumford 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 28 catalogued natural features alongside Swift River. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Androscoggin River Reservoir | Reservoirs | Oxford County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Androscoggin River Reservoir | Reservoirs | Oxford County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Bean Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Rumford Falls | Waterfalls | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
| Androscoggin River Reservoir | Reservoirs | Oxford County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Scotty Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Logan Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Wheeler Island | Islands | Oxford County, ME | 2 mi |
| Mann Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2 mi |
| Farrington Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.3 mi |
Historical record
The Swift River is a 26.7-mile-long (43.0 km) river in western Maine. It is a tributary of the Androscoggin River, which flows to the Kennebec River near its mouth at the Atlantic Ocean. Open the Wikipedia article →
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 27-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Swift River — 15.9 miles northeast as the crow flies, on compass bearing NE.
Best time to visit
Best observed in late spring and early summer when flow is strong and banks are visible. At this latitude (44.555°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 15.9 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at Swift River track the nearby Androscoggin River Reservoir (0.6 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Swift River
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Androscoggin River Reservoir | Reservoirs | Oxford County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Androscoggin River Reservoir | Reservoirs | Oxford County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Bean Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Rumford Falls | Waterfalls | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
| Androscoggin River Reservoir | Reservoirs | Oxford County, ME | 1.2 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Swift River located?
Swift River is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 15.9 miles northeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Rumford topographic quadrangle.
How far is Swift River from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 27 minutes, 15.9 miles northeast (bearing NE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Swift River?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Swift River as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 576619 on the Rumford quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Swift River?
Best observed in late spring and early summer when flow is strong and banks are visible.
How long is Swift River?
Wikidata records a length of 44.00 km (27.34 mi) for Swift River.
How many other streams are in Oxford County, Maine?
GNIS lists 295 other streams in Oxford County, Maine.
Wikidata: Q17106869.