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Cold Bowling Spring — Springs 43.5 Miles S of Chapman Inn
York County, Maine · USGS Steep Falls Quadrangle · GNIS 1910824
One of only 11 springs catalogued within the 80 km reach of Chapman Inn, Cold Bowling Spring lies on the USGS Steep Falls quadrangle in York County, Maine — 43.5 miles south of the Inn.
Wikidata short description: “spring in York County, Maine, United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 1910824, Cold Bowling Spring is recorded as a spring on the USGS Steep Falls quadrangle in York County, Maine (FIPS 23/031). Catalogued in GNIS since 05/07/2001.
Coordinates & physical setting
Cold Bowling Spring sits at 43.78258° N, 70.65811° W (DMS 43°46′57″ N, 70°39′29″ W).
Features on the USGS Steep Falls Quadrangle
The Steep Falls 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 35 catalogued natural features alongside Cold Bowling Spring. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Strout Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 0.3 mi |
| Tucker Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Pickpole Swamp | Swamps | York County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Dollar Pond | Lakes | York County, ME | 1 mi |
| Quaker Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 1 mi |
| Horne Pond | Reservoirs | York County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Wards Pond | Lakes | York County, ME | 2 mi |
| Woods Millpond | Reservoirs | Cumberland County, ME | 2.3 mi |
| Webster Millpond | Reservoirs | York County, ME | 2.4 mi |
| Halfmoon Pond | Lakes | Cumberland County, ME | 2.7 mi |
Ranking & rarity
- Among the 11 springs catalogued within 80 km of Chapman Inn, Cold Bowling Spring ranks #11 by proximity to the Inn (closer than 0%).
- This is one of only 11 springs catalogued within Chapman Inn’s 80 km reach — a rare classification in the local landscape.
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 75-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Cold Bowling Spring — 43.5 miles south as the crow flies, on compass bearing S.
Best time to visit
Best observed in late spring and early summer when flow is strong and banks are visible. At this latitude (43.783°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 43.5 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Cold Bowling Spring track the nearby Strout Brook stream (0.3 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Cold Bowling Spring
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Strout Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 0.3 mi |
| Tucker Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Pickpole Swamp | Swamps | York County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Dollar Pond | Lakes | York County, ME | 1 mi |
| Quaker Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 1 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Cold Bowling Spring located?
Cold Bowling Spring is in York County, Maine, approximately 43.5 miles south of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Steep Falls topographic quadrangle.
How far is Cold Bowling Spring from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 75 minutes, 43.5 miles south (bearing S) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Cold Bowling Spring?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Cold Bowling Spring as a spring, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 1910824 on the Steep Falls quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Cold Bowling Spring?
Best observed in late spring and early summer when flow is strong and banks are visible.
How rare is springs as a classification near Chapman Inn?
Only 11 springs are catalogued within the 80 km radius of the Inn — a comparatively rare classification.
Wikidata: Q34965301.