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West Branch Ellis River — Streams 14.9 Miles N of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS East Andover Quadrangle · GNIS 578052
14.9 miles north of Chapman Inn, on the USGS East Andover topographic quadrangle, West Branch Ellis 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 East Andover 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places West Branch Ellis River in Oxford County, Maine (FIPS 23/017), classified as a stream in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 578052). Catalogued in GNIS since 09/30/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
West Branch Ellis River sits at 44.61701° N, 70.73368° W (DMS 44°37′01″ N, 70°44′01″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.66922° N, 70.91813° W (DMS 44°40′09″ N, 70°55′05″ 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 West Branch Ellis River itself. The ones closest to West Branch Ellis River:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Lone Brook | East Andover | 0.6 mi |
| Horseshoe Brook | Ellis Pond | 1.3 mi |
| Black Brook | Ellis Pond | 2.2 mi |
| Sawyer Brook | Andover | 2.2 mi |
| Abbott Brook | Andover | 2.3 mi |
| Gardner Brook | East Andover | 2.4 mi |
| Bog Brook | Ellis Pond | 2.6 mi |
| Meadow Brook | Ellis Pond | 2.7 mi |
| Stony Brook | Andover | 3.3 mi |
| Howe Brook | East Andover | 4 mi |
Features on the USGS East Andover Quadrangle
The East Andover 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 16 catalogued natural features alongside West Branch Ellis River. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lone Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Gardner Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.4 mi |
| Farmers Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.8 mi |
| Horseshoe Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 3.8 mi |
| Howe Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 4 mi |
| Coburn Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 4 mi |
| Whitecap Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 4.8 mi |
| Black Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 5.3 mi |
| Coon Hollow | Valleys | Oxford County, ME | 6.2 mi |
| Meadow Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 6.7 mi |
Historical record
The West Branch Ellis River is a 13.5-mile-long (21.7 km) river in western Maine. It is a tributary of the Ellis River, which flows to the Androscoggin River and ultimately to the Kennebec River near its mouth at the Atlantic Ocean. Read the full Wikipedia entry →
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 14.9 miles north (bearing N) of West Branch Ellis River. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 26 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 (44.617°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 14.9 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at West Branch Ellis River track the nearby Lone Brook stream (0.6 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to West Branch Ellis River
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lone Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Horseshoe Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Farrington Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Lone Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2 mi |
| Black Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.2 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is West Branch Ellis River located?
West Branch Ellis River is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 14.9 miles north of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS East Andover topographic quadrangle.
How far is West Branch Ellis River from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 26 minutes, 14.9 miles north (bearing N) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is West Branch Ellis River?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies West Branch Ellis River as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 578052 on the East Andover quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit West Branch Ellis 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: Q7984518.