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Tenmile River — Streams 32.7 Miles S of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Hiram Quadrangle · GNIS 576726
32.7 miles south of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Hiram topographic quadrangle, Tenmile 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 Hiram 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Tenmile River in Oxford County, Maine (FIPS 23/017), classified as a stream in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 576726). Catalogued in GNIS since 09/30/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Tenmile River sits at 43.93396° N, 70.85090° W (DMS 43°56′02″ N, 70°51′03″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 43.85952° N, 70.85756° W (DMS 43°51′34″ N, 70°51′27″ 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 Tenmile River itself. The ones closest to Tenmile River:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Moose Pond Brook | Hiram | 1.6 mi |
| Burnt Meadow Brook | Brownfield | 1.6 mi |
| Dragon Meadow Brook | Hiram | 1.7 mi |
| Buck Meadow Brook | Hiram | 1.7 mi |
| Durgin Brook | Brownfield | 1.9 mi |
| Billy Brook | Brownfield | 3.7 mi |
| Hancock Brook | Hiram | 4.6 mi |
| Beaver Brook | Brownfield | 4.6 mi |
| Little Saco River | Brownfield | 4.7 mi |
| West Branch Tenmile River | Brownfield | 5.6 mi |
Features on the USGS Hiram Quadrangle
The Hiram 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 26 catalogued natural features alongside Tenmile River. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boston Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Horseshoe Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Oak Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Tenmile Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Boston Hills | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Moose Pond Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Kezar Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Dragon Meadow Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Buck Meadow Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Burbank Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.9 mi |
Historical record
The Tenmile River is an 8.6-mile-long (13.8 km) river in the towns of Hiram and Brownfield in western Maine in the United States. It is a tributary of the Saco River, which flows to the Atlantic Ocean. Extended history on Wikipedia →
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 32.7 miles south (bearing S) of Tenmile River. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 56 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 (43.934°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 32.7 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Tenmile River track the nearby Boston Pond lake (0.4 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Tenmile River
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boston Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Horseshoe Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Oak Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Tenmile Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Boston Hills | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Tenmile River located?
Tenmile River is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 32.7 miles south of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Hiram topographic quadrangle.
How far is Tenmile River from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 56 minutes, 32.7 miles south (bearing S) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Tenmile River?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Tenmile River as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 576726 on the Hiram quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Tenmile 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: Q7699946.