West Cathance Stream — Streams 49.2 Miles SE of Chapman Inn
Sagadahoc County, Maine · USGS Bowdoinham Quadrangle · GNIS 578118
49.2 miles southeast of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Bowdoinham topographic quadrangle, West Cathance Stream is a stream recorded in Sagadahoc 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 Bowdoinham 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places West Cathance Stream in Sagadahoc County, Maine (FIPS 23/023), classified as a stream in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 578118). Catalogued in GNIS since 09/30/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
West Cathance Stream sits at 44.00619° N, 69.96700° W (DMS 44°00′22″ N, 69°58′01″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.06722° N, 69.97750° W (DMS 44°04′02″ N, 69°58′39″ W) — useful for anglers and paddlers tracing the upstream end.
Other streams in Sagadahoc County, Maine
Sagadahoc County, ME contains 6 streams catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting West Cathance Stream itself. The ones closest to West Cathance Stream:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| East Cathance Stream | Bowdoinham | 0 mi |
| Little Gillespie Brook | Lisbon Falls North | 3.5 mi |
| Purington Brook | Lisbon Falls North | 4 mi |
| Dead River | Bowdoinham | 6.5 mi |
| Magotty Meadow Brook | Bowdoinham | 7.9 mi |
Features on the USGS Bowdoinham Quadrangle
The Bowdoinham 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 9 catalogued natural features alongside West Cathance Stream. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Cathance Stream | Streams | Sagadahoc County, ME | 0 mi |
| Wheeler Hill | Summits | Sagadahoc County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Stoddard Pond | Reservoirs | Sagadahoc County, ME | 2 mi |
| Hornbeam Hill | Summits | Sagadahoc County, ME | 2.5 mi |
| Caesar Pond | Lakes | Sagadahoc County, ME | 4.1 mi |
| Meacham Pond | Lakes | Sagadahoc County, ME | 6.4 mi |
| Dead River | Streams | Sagadahoc County, ME | 6.5 mi |
| Magotty Meadow Brook | Streams | Sagadahoc County, ME | 7.9 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 49.2 miles southeast (bearing SE) of West Cathance Stream. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 84 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 (44.006°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 49.2 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at West Cathance Stream track the nearby East Cathance Stream (essentially adjacent) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to West Cathance Stream
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Cathance Stream | Streams | Sagadahoc County, ME | 0 mi |
| Bradley Pond | Lakes | Sagadahoc County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Wheeler Hill | Summits | Sagadahoc County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Tate Hill | Summits | Sagadahoc County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Stoddard Pond | Reservoirs | Sagadahoc County, ME | 2 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is West Cathance Stream located?
West Cathance Stream is in Sagadahoc County, Maine, approximately 49.2 miles southeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Bowdoinham topographic quadrangle.
How far is West Cathance Stream from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 84 minutes, 49.2 miles southeast (bearing SE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is West Cathance Stream?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies West Cathance Stream as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 578118 on the Bowdoinham quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit West Cathance Stream?
Best observed in late spring and early summer when flow is strong and banks are visible.
How many other streams are in Sagadahoc County, Maine?
GNIS lists 5 other streams in Sagadahoc County, Maine.
Wikidata: Q34867052.