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Screw Auger Falls Gorge — Valleys 12.7 Miles NNW of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Old Speck Mountain Quadrangle · GNIS 1908181
Catalogued on the USGS Old Speck Mountain quadrangle in Oxford County, Maine, Screw Auger Falls Gorge — a valley — lies 12.7 miles north-northwest of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “waterfall in Maine, USA”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 1908181, Screw Auger 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
Screw Auger Falls Gorge sits at 44.57168° N, 70.89731° W (DMS 44°34′18″ N, 70°53′50″ W).
Other valleys in Oxford County, Maine
Oxford County, ME contains 6 valleys catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Screw Auger Falls Gorge itself. The ones closest to Screw Auger Falls Gorge:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Mother Walker Falls Gorge | Old Speck Mountain | 0.6 mi |
| Moose Cave Gorge | Old Speck Mountain | 1.9 mi |
| Coon Hollow | East Andover | 8.8 mi |
| Snow Falls Gorge | West Paris | 25.7 mi |
| Kezar Falls Gorge | North Waterford | 26.3 mi |
Features on the USGS Old Speck Mountain Quadrangle
The Old Speck Mountain 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 36 catalogued natural features alongside Screw Auger Falls Gorge. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paine Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0 mi |
| Morse Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.2 mi |
| Mother Walker Falls Gorge | Valleys | Oxford County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Screw Auger Falls | Waterfalls | Oxford County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Mount Hittie | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Mother Walker Falls | Waterfalls | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Sunday River Whitecap | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Miles Notch | Gaps | Oxford County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Slide Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Moose Cave Gorge | Valleys | Oxford County, ME | 1.9 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 22-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Screw Auger Falls Gorge — 12.7 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 12.7 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at Screw Auger Falls Gorge track the nearby Paine Brook stream (essentially adjacent) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Screw Auger Falls Gorge
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paine Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0 mi |
| Morse Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.2 mi |
| Mother Walker Falls Gorge | Valleys | Oxford County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Screw Auger Falls | Waterfalls | Oxford County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Wight Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Screw Auger Falls Gorge located?
Screw Auger Falls Gorge is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 12.7 miles north-northwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Old Speck Mountain topographic quadrangle.
How far is Screw Auger Falls Gorge from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 22 minutes, 12.7 miles north-northwest (bearing NNW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Screw Auger Falls Gorge?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Screw Auger Falls Gorge as a valley, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 1908181 on the Old Speck Mountain quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Screw Auger 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.
Wikidata: Q124310861.