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The Narrows — Other Natural Features 28.7 Miles N of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Middle Dam Quadrangle · GNIS 576855
28.7 miles north of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Middle Dam topographic quadrangle, The Narrows is a natural feature recorded in Oxford County, Maine by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Middle Dam 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places The Narrows in Oxford County, Maine (FIPS 23/017), classified as a natural feature in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 576855). Catalogued in GNIS since 09/30/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
The Narrows sits at 44.81311° N, 70.89285° W (DMS 44°48′47″ N, 70°53′34″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 0.00000° N, 0.00000° W — useful for anglers and paddlers tracing the upstream end.
Features on the USGS Middle Dam Quadrangle
The Middle Dam 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 27 catalogued natural features alongside The Narrows. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spaulding Cove | Bays | Oxford County, ME | 0.3 mi |
| Portland Point | Capes | Oxford County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Horse Beef Point | Capes | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
| Rand Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Jackson Point | Capes | Oxford County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Moose Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.3 mi |
| Lower Richardson Lake | Reservoirs | Oxford County, ME | 2.4 mi |
| Hardscrabble Island | Islands | Oxford County, ME | 2.6 mi |
| Rifle Point | Capes | Oxford County, ME | 2.7 mi |
| Halfmoon Cove | Bays | Oxford County, ME | 2.8 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 28.7 miles north (bearing N) of The Narrows. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 49 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. Being this far north (lat 44.813°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 28.7 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at The Narrows track the nearby Spaulding Cove bay (0.3 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to The Narrows
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spaulding Cove | Bays | Oxford County, ME | 0.3 mi |
| Portland Point | Capes | Oxford County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Horse Beef Point | Capes | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
| Rand Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Upper Richardson Lake | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is The Narrows located?
The Narrows is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 28.7 miles north of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Middle Dam topographic quadrangle.
How far is The Narrows from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 49 minutes, 28.7 miles north (bearing N) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is The Narrows?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies The Narrows as a natural feature, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 576855 on the Middle Dam quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit The Narrows?
Best observed in late spring and early summer when flow is strong and banks are visible.
Wikidata: Q33163084.