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Webb River — Streams 18.4 Miles ENE of Chapman Inn
Franklin County, Maine · USGS Dixfield Quadrangle · GNIS 577927
Catalogued on the USGS Dixfield quadrangle in Franklin County, Maine, Webb River — a stream — lies 18.4 miles east-northeast of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “river in the United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 577927, Webb River is recorded as a stream on the USGS Dixfield quadrangle in Franklin County, Maine (FIPS 23/007). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 10/19/2016.
Coordinates & physical setting
Webb River sits at 44.53118° N, 70.45951° W (DMS 44°31′52″ N, 70°27′34″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.66173° N, 70.42868° W (DMS 44°39′42″ N, 70°25′43″ W) — useful for anglers and paddlers tracing the upstream end.
Other streams in Franklin County, Maine
Franklin County, ME contains 134 streams catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Webb River itself. The ones closest to Webb River:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Kittredge Brook | Dixfield | 5 mi |
| Hanscom Brook | Dixfield | 6.1 mi |
| Durgin Brook | Dixfield | 6.5 mi |
| Hutchinson Brook | Weld | 6.7 mi |
| Dunning Brook | Weld | 6.8 mi |
| Cram Brook | East Dixfield | 6.9 mi |
| Mitchell Brook | Rumford | 7.2 mi |
| Green Brook | Weld | 7.2 mi |
| Basin Brook | Weld | 7.3 mi |
| Berry Brook | Weld | 7.3 mi |
Features on the USGS Dixfield Quadrangle
The Dixfield 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 36 catalogued natural features alongside Webb River. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spears Stream | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Red Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
| Kidder Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Bull Rock | Pillars | Oxford County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Burke Island | Islands | Oxford County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Mitchell Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Pauls Bluff | Cliffs | Oxford County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Lovejoy Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Aunt Hannah Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Whittemore Bluff | Cliffs | Oxford County, ME | 1.9 mi |
Historical record
The Webb River is a 16.8-mile-long (27.0 km) river in western Maine. It is a tributary of the Androscoggin River, which flows to the Kennebec River and ultimately the Atlantic Ocean. Open the Wikipedia article →
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 32-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Webb River — 18.4 miles east-northeast as the crow flies, on compass bearing ENE.
Best time to visit
Best observed in late spring and early summer when flow is strong and banks are visible. Being this far north (lat 44.531°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 18.4 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at Webb River track the nearby Spears Stream (0.4 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Webb River
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spears Stream | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Red Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
| Kidder Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Bull Rock | Pillars | Oxford County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Burke Island | Islands | Oxford County, ME | 1.7 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Webb River located?
Webb River is in Franklin County, Maine, approximately 18.4 miles east-northeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Dixfield topographic quadrangle.
How far is Webb River from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 32 minutes, 18.4 miles east-northeast (bearing ENE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Webb River?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Webb River as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 577927 on the Dixfield quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Webb River?
Best observed in late spring and early summer when flow is strong and banks are visible.
How many other streams are in Franklin County, Maine?
GNIS lists 133 other streams in Franklin County, Maine.
Wikidata: Q7978673.