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West Branch Pleasant River — Streams 4.0 Miles SW of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS East Stoneham Quadrangle · GNIS 581259
4.0 miles southwest of Chapman Inn, on the USGS East Stoneham topographic quadrangle, West Branch Pleasant River is a stream recorded in Oxford County, Maine by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Wikidata short description: “river in United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS East Stoneham 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places West Branch Pleasant River in Oxford County, Maine (FIPS 23/017), classified as a stream in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 581259). Catalogued in GNIS since 09/30/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
West Branch Pleasant River sits at 44.36645° N, 70.84868° W (DMS 44°21′59″ N, 70°50′55″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.31618° N, 70.93285° W (DMS 44°18′58″ N, 70°55′58″ 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 Pleasant River itself. The ones closest to West Branch Pleasant River:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| East Branch Pleasant River | East Stoneham | 0.4 mi |
| Pleasant River | Gilead | 2.7 mi |
| Patte Brook | East Stoneham | 3.3 mi |
| New England Brook | East Stoneham | 3.4 mi |
| Walker Brook | East Stoneham | 3.5 mi |
| Lanes Brook | Bethel | 3.6 mi |
| Chapman Brook | Gilead | 3.8 mi |
| Chapman Brook | Bethel | 3.8 mi |
| Wild Brook | East Stoneham | 4 mi |
| Mill Brook | Bethel | 4.1 mi |
Features on the USGS East Stoneham Quadrangle
The East Stoneham 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 49 catalogued natural features alongside West Branch Pleasant River. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Branch Pleasant River | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Cummings Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Trout Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Bad Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Browns Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Emery Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.3 mi |
| Browns Ledge | Cliffs | Oxford County, ME | 2.5 mi |
| Songo Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 2.9 mi |
| Patte Brook Waterfowl Impoundment Reservoir | Reservoirs | Oxford County, ME | 3.2 mi |
| Patte Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 3.3 mi |
Historical record
The West Branch Pleasant River is a 7.5-mile-long (12.1 km) tributary of the Pleasant River in the U.S. state of Maine. It is part of the Androscoggin River watershed, which flows to the tidal Kennebec River near its mouth at the Atlantic Ocean. Open the Wikipedia article →
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 4.0 miles southwest (bearing SW) of West Branch Pleasant River. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 7 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 (44.366°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. The 4.0-mile drive from Chapman Inn makes it practical for a half-day outing — you can check conditions in the morning and still turn back if the weather closes in. Conditions at West Branch Pleasant River track the nearby East Branch Pleasant River stream (0.4 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to West Branch Pleasant River
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Branch Pleasant River | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Cummings Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Trout Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Sparrowhawk Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Bad Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.9 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is West Branch Pleasant River located?
West Branch Pleasant River is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 4.0 miles southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS East Stoneham topographic quadrangle.
How far is West Branch Pleasant River from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 7 minutes, 4.0 miles southwest (bearing SW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is West Branch Pleasant River?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies West Branch Pleasant River as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 581259 on the East Stoneham quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit West Branch Pleasant 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: Q7984543.