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Tenny River — Streams 35.8 Miles SSE of Chapman Inn
Cumberland County, Maine · USGS Raymond Quadrangle · GNIS 576732
35.8 miles south-southeast of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Raymond topographic quadrangle, Tenny 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 Raymond 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Tenny River in Cumberland County, Maine (FIPS 23/005), classified as a stream in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 576732). Catalogued in GNIS since 09/30/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Tenny River sits at 43.93952° N, 70.47117° W (DMS 43°56′22″ N, 70°28′16″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 43.95139° N, 70.46278° W (DMS 43°57′05″ N, 70°27′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 Tenny River itself. The ones closest to Tenny River:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Nubble Brook | Raymond | 0.2 mi |
| Rolfe Brook | Raymond | 0.8 mi |
| Meadow Brook | Raymond | 1.1 mi |
| Ai Brook | Raymond | 1.5 mi |
| Hayden Brook | Raymond | 2.4 mi |
| Valley Brook | Raymond | 2.7 mi |
| Dingley Brook | Naples | 3.3 mi |
| Panther Run | Raymond | 3.5 mi |
| Meadow Brook | Raymond | 3.5 mi |
| Robinson Brook | Raymond | 3.6 mi |
Features on the USGS Raymond Quadrangle
The Raymond 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 55 catalogued natural features alongside Tenny River. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nubble Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 0.2 mi |
| Rolfe Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Panther Pond | Reservoirs | Cumberland County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Nubble Pond | Lakes | Cumberland County, ME | 1 mi |
| Meadow Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Nubble Hill | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Sloanes Cove | Bays | Cumberland County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Bettys Neck | Capes | Cumberland County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Ai Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Brown Hill | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 1.7 mi |
Historical record
The Tenny River is a 1.0-mile-long (1.6 km) navigable stream connecting Crescent Lake with Panther Pond in the town of Raymond in the U.S. state of Maine. The river drops just one foot in elevation over its course, from 278 feet (85 m) above sea level at Crescent Lake to 277 feet (84 m) at Panther Pond, the outlet of which then drops another 10 feet (3.0 m) to Sebago Lake. The Tenny River is part of the Presumpscot River watershed, flowing to Casco Bay, an arm of the Atlantic Ocean. Read the full Wikipedia entry →
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 35.8 miles south-southeast (bearing SSE) of Tenny River. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 61 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 (43.940°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 35.8 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Tenny River track the nearby Nubble Brook stream (0.2 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Tenny River
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nubble Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 0.2 mi |
| Rolfe Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Panther Pond | Reservoirs | Cumberland County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Nubble Pond | Lakes | Cumberland County, ME | 1 mi |
| Meadow Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 1.1 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Tenny River located?
Tenny River is in Cumberland County, Maine, approximately 35.8 miles south-southeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Raymond topographic quadrangle.
How far is Tenny River from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 61 minutes, 35.8 miles south-southeast (bearing SSE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Tenny River?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Tenny River as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 576732 on the Raymond quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Tenny 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: Q7700508.