Lower Narrows — Other Natural Features 41.7 Miles SSE of Chapman Inn

Cumberland County, Maine · USGS North Windham Quadrangle · GNIS 570521

Within Cumberland County, Maine, on the USGS North Windham quadrangle, the natural feature known as Lower Narrows sits 41.7 miles south-southeast of Chapman Inn.

Wikidata short description: “sound in the United States of America”

Distance from Inn

41.7 mi

Bearing

SSE

Drive time

72 min

Landmark Profile

Classification & USGS reference

Within Cumberland County, Maine, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Lower Narrows as a natural feature on the North Windham topographic quadrangle (FIPS 23/005), under Feature ID 570521. Catalogued in GNIS since 09/30/1980.

Coordinates & physical setting

Lower Narrows sits at 43.86063° N, 70.42450° W (DMS 43°51′38″ N, 70°25′28″ W).

As a linear feature its source lies near 0.00000° N, 0.00000° W — useful for anglers and paddlers tracing the upstream end.

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Other other natural features in Cumberland County, Maine

Cumberland County, ME contains 7 other natural features catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Lower Narrows itself. The ones closest to Lower Narrows:

Feature	USGS Quadrangle	Distance
Eel Weir Canal	North Windham	2.9 mi
The Notch	Sebago Lake	4.7 mi
Chute River	Naples	11.4 mi
Jugtown Plain	Casco	12.4 mi
Molly Gut	Casco	13.2 mi
Desert of Maine	Yarmouth	13.3 mi

Features on the USGS North Windham Quadrangle

The North Windham 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 58 catalogued natural features alongside Lower Narrows. A sampling nearest to this location:

Feature	Type	County	Offset
Hall Point	Capes	Cumberland County, ME	0.3 mi
Hall Cove	Bays	Cumberland County, ME	0.3 mi
Hunger Bay	Bays	Cumberland County, ME	0.4 mi
Shelldrake Point	Capes	Cumberland County, ME	0.6 mi
Hall Cove	Bays	Cumberland County, ME	0.6 mi
Clubhouse Cove	Bays	Cumberland County, ME	0.8 mi
Shelldrake Cove	Bays	Cumberland County, ME	0.8 mi
Mud Ponds	Lakes	Cumberland County, ME	0.8 mi
Boody Meadow	Swamps	Cumberland County, ME	0.9 mi
Horse Island	Islands	Cumberland County, ME	1 mi

Visiting from Chapman Inn

Distance, bearing & drive time

Follow the compass bearing SSE out of Bethel for 41.7 miles (south-southeast) and you reach Lower Narrows; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 72 minutes.

Best time to visit

Best observed in late spring and early summer when flow is strong and banks are visible. At this latitude (43.861°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 41.7 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Lower Narrows track the nearby Hall Point cape (0.3 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.

Nearest features to Lower Narrows

Feature	Type	County	Distance
Hall Point	Capes	Cumberland County, ME	0.3 mi
Hall Cove	Bays	Cumberland County, ME	0.3 mi
Hunger Bay	Bays	Cumberland County, ME	0.4 mi
Shelldrake Point	Capes	Cumberland County, ME	0.6 mi
Hall Cove	Bays	Cumberland County, ME	0.6 mi

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Lower Narrows located?

Lower Narrows is in Cumberland County, Maine, approximately 41.7 miles south-southeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS North Windham topographic quadrangle.

How far is Lower Narrows from Chapman Inn?

The drive runs about 72 minutes, 41.7 miles south-southeast (bearing SSE) of the Inn.

What type of natural feature is Lower Narrows?

The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Lower Narrows as a natural feature, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 570521 on the North Windham quadrangle.

When is the best time to visit Lower Narrows?

Best observed in late spring and early summer when flow is strong and banks are visible.

How many other other natural features are in Cumberland County, Maine?

GNIS lists 6 other other natural features in Cumberland County, Maine.

Wikidata: Q33161623.