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West Branch Nezinscot River — Streams 23.0 Miles ESE of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Buckfield Quadrangle · GNIS 578076
23.0 miles east-southeast of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Buckfield topographic quadrangle, West Branch Nezinscot River is a stream recorded in Oxford County, Maine by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Buckfield 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places West Branch Nezinscot River in Oxford County, Maine (FIPS 23/017), classified as a stream in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 578076). Catalogued in GNIS since 09/30/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
West Branch Nezinscot River sits at 44.28757° N, 70.35367° W (DMS 44°17′15″ N, 70°21′13″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.42007° N, 70.52979° W (DMS 44°25′12″ N, 70°31′47″ 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 Nezinscot River itself. The ones closest to West Branch Nezinscot River:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| East Branch Nezinscot River | Buckfield | 0 mi |
| Swan Pond Brook | Buckfield | 0.4 mi |
| Basin Falls Brook | West Sumner | 1.9 mi |
| Darnit Brook | West Sumner | 2.4 mi |
| Bog Brook | Buckfield | 2.5 mi |
| Drew Brook | Buckfield | 2.6 mi |
| Mitchell Brook | Buckfield | 2.7 mi |
| Cobb Brook | Oxford | 3.6 mi |
| Allen Brook | Lake Auburn West | 4 mi |
| Bicknell Brook | Lake Auburn West | 4.8 mi |
Features on the USGS Buckfield Quadrangle
The Buckfield 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 35 catalogued natural features alongside West Branch Nezinscot River. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Branch Nezinscot River | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0 mi |
| Swan Pond Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Irish Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| South Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Swan Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 2.4 mi |
| Mount Oxford Spring | Springs | Oxford County, ME | 2.4 mi |
| Bog Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.5 mi |
| Drew Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.6 mi |
| Mitchell Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.7 mi |
| Jersey Bog | Lakes | Androscoggin County, ME | 2.8 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 23.0 miles east-southeast (bearing ESE) of West Branch Nezinscot River. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 39 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 (44.288°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 23.0 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at West Branch Nezinscot River track the nearby East Branch Nezinscot River stream (essentially adjacent) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to West Branch Nezinscot River
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Branch Nezinscot River | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0 mi |
| Swan Pond Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Irish Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Deans Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| South Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.8 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is West Branch Nezinscot River located?
West Branch Nezinscot River is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 23.0 miles east-southeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Buckfield topographic quadrangle.
How far is West Branch Nezinscot River from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 39 minutes, 23.0 miles east-southeast (bearing ESE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is West Branch Nezinscot River?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies West Branch Nezinscot River as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 578076 on the Buckfield quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit West Branch Nezinscot 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.