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Moose Cave Gorge — Valleys 14.2 Miles NNW of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Old Speck Mountain Quadrangle · GNIS 1908091
Catalogued on the USGS Old Speck Mountain quadrangle in Oxford County, Maine, Moose Cave Gorge — a valley — lies 14.2 miles north-northwest of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 1908091, Moose Cave Gorge is recorded as a valley on the USGS Old Speck Mountain quadrangle in Oxford County, Maine (FIPS 23/017). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 08/16/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
Moose Cave Gorge sits at 44.58263° N, 70.93255° W (DMS 44°34′57″ N, 70°55′57″ W).
Other valleys in Oxford County, Maine
Oxford County, ME contains 6 valleys catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Moose Cave Gorge itself. The ones closest to Moose Cave Gorge:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Mother Walker Falls Gorge | Old Speck Mountain | 1.4 mi |
| Screw Auger Falls Gorge | Old Speck Mountain | 1.9 mi |
| Coon Hollow | East Andover | 10.7 mi |
| Kezar Falls Gorge | North Waterford | 27.4 mi |
| Snow Falls Gorge | West Paris | 27.5 mi |
Features on the USGS Old Speck Mountain Quadrangle
The Old Speck Mountain 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 36 catalogued natural features alongside Moose Cave Gorge. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mother Walker Falls | Waterfalls | Oxford County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Grafton Notch | Gaps | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Hedgehog Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Old Speck Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Mahoosuc Range | Ranges | Oxford County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Screw Auger Falls | Waterfalls | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Mother Walker Falls Gorge | Valleys | Oxford County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Morse Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Paine Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Screw Auger Falls Gorge | Valleys | Oxford County, ME | 1.9 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 24-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Moose Cave Gorge — 14.2 miles north-northwest as the crow flies, on compass bearing NNW.
Best time to visit
Late May through October; avoid black-fly peak in late May. At this latitude (44.583°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 14.2 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at Moose Cave Gorge track the nearby Mother Walker Falls waterfall (0.4 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Moose Cave Gorge
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mother Walker Falls | Waterfalls | Oxford County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Grafton Notch | Gaps | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Hedgehog Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Old Speck Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Mahoosuc Range | Ranges | Oxford County, NH | 1.3 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Moose Cave Gorge located?
Moose Cave Gorge is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 14.2 miles north-northwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Old Speck Mountain topographic quadrangle.
How far is Moose Cave Gorge from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 24 minutes, 14.2 miles north-northwest (bearing NNW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Moose Cave Gorge?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Moose Cave Gorge as a valley, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 1908091 on the Old Speck Mountain quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Moose Cave Gorge?
Late May through October; avoid black-fly peak in late May.
How many other valleys are in Oxford County, Maine?
GNIS lists 5 other valleys in Oxford County, Maine.