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Snow Falls Gorge — Valleys 14.3 Miles ESE of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS West Paris Quadrangle · GNIS 1908185
Within Oxford County, Maine, on the USGS West Paris quadrangle, the valley known as Snow Falls Gorge sits 14.3 miles east-southeast of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Oxford County, Maine, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Snow Falls Gorge as a valley on the West Paris topographic quadrangle (FIPS 23/017), under Feature ID 1908185. Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 03/07/2017.
Coordinates & physical setting
Snow Falls Gorge sits at 44.30204° N, 70.53789° W (DMS 44°18′07″ N, 70°32′16″ W).
Other valleys in Oxford County, Maine
Oxford County, ME contains 6 valleys catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Snow Falls Gorge itself. The ones closest to Snow Falls Gorge:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Kezar Falls Gorge | North Waterford | 15.8 mi |
| Coon Hollow | East Andover | 18.2 mi |
| Screw Auger Falls Gorge | Old Speck Mountain | 25.7 mi |
| Mother Walker Falls Gorge | Old Speck Mountain | 26.1 mi |
| Moose Cave Gorge | Old Speck Mountain | 27.5 mi |
Features on the USGS West Paris Quadrangle
The West Paris 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 23 catalogued natural features alongside Snow Falls Gorge. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stearns Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Moose Pond Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Bisco Falls | Waterfalls | Oxford County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Cobble Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Andrews Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Moody Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.2 mi |
| Eastman Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.2 mi |
| Cole Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.2 mi |
| Little Androscoggin River Reservoir | Reservoirs | Oxford County, ME | 2.3 mi |
| Berry Ledge | Cliffs | Oxford County, ME | 2.6 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing ESE out of Bethel for 14.3 miles (east-southeast) and you reach Snow Falls Gorge; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 24 minutes.
Best time to visit
Late May through October; avoid black-fly peak in late May. At this latitude (44.302°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 14.3 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at Snow Falls Gorge track the nearby Stearns Hill summit (0.4 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Snow Falls Gorge
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stearns Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Moose Pond Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Bisco Falls | Waterfalls | Oxford County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Cobble Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Andrews Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.7 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Snow Falls Gorge located?
Snow Falls Gorge is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 14.3 miles east-southeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS West Paris topographic quadrangle.
How far is Snow Falls Gorge from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 24 minutes, 14.3 miles east-southeast (bearing ESE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Snow Falls Gorge?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Snow Falls Gorge as a valley, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 1908185 on the West Paris quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Snow 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: Q35319093.