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Mother Walker Falls Gorge — Valleys 13.0 Miles NNW of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Old Speck Mountain Quadrangle · GNIS 1908094
Catalogued on the USGS Old Speck Mountain quadrangle in Oxford County, Maine, Mother Walker Falls Gorge — a valley — lies 13.0 miles north-northwest of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 1908094, Mother Walker Falls 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 03/07/2017.
Coordinates & physical setting
Mother Walker Falls Gorge sits at 44.57157° N, 70.90884° W (DMS 44°34′18″ N, 70°54′32″ W).
Other valleys in Oxford County, Maine
Oxford County, ME contains 6 valleys catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Mother Walker Falls Gorge itself. The ones closest to Mother Walker Falls Gorge:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Screw Auger Falls Gorge | Old Speck Mountain | 0.6 mi |
| Moose Cave Gorge | Old Speck Mountain | 1.4 mi |
| Coon Hollow | East Andover | 9.4 mi |
| Snow Falls Gorge | West Paris | 26.1 mi |
| Kezar Falls Gorge | North Waterford | 26.4 mi |
Features on the USGS Old Speck Mountain Quadrangle
The Old Speck Mountain 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 36 catalogued natural features alongside Mother Walker Falls Gorge. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Screw Auger Falls | Waterfalls | Oxford County, ME | 0.1 mi |
| Morse Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Paine Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Screw Auger Falls Gorge | Valleys | Oxford County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Mother Walker Falls | Waterfalls | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
| Moose Cave Gorge | Valleys | Oxford County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Miles Notch | Gaps | Oxford County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Slide Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Sunday River Whitecap | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Mount Hittie | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.7 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 22-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Mother Walker Falls Gorge — 13.0 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 (44.572°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 13.0 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at Mother Walker Falls Gorge track the nearby Screw Auger Falls waterfall (essentially adjacent) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Mother Walker Falls Gorge
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Screw Auger Falls | Waterfalls | Oxford County, ME | 0.1 mi |
| Morse Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Paine Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Screw Auger Falls Gorge | Valleys | Oxford County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Mother Walker Falls | Waterfalls | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Mother Walker Falls Gorge located?
Mother Walker Falls Gorge is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 13.0 miles north-northwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Old Speck Mountain topographic quadrangle.
How far is Mother Walker Falls Gorge from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 22 minutes, 13.0 miles north-northwest (bearing NNW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Mother Walker Falls Gorge?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Mother Walker Falls Gorge as a valley, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 1908094 on the Old Speck Mountain quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Mother Walker Falls 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.