Dundee Falls — Waterfalls 46.6 Miles SSE of Chapman Inn
Cumberland County, Maine · USGS North Windham Quadrangle · GNIS 565399
Catalogued on the USGS North Windham quadrangle in Cumberland County, Maine, Dundee Falls — a waterfall — lies 46.6 miles south-southeast of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 565399, Dundee Falls is recorded as a waterfall on the USGS North Windham quadrangle in Cumberland County, Maine (FIPS 23/005). Catalogued in GNIS since 09/30/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Dundee Falls sits at 43.77591° N, 70.44866° W (DMS 43°46′33″ N, 70°26′55″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 0.00000° N, 0.00000° W — useful for anglers and paddlers tracing the upstream end.
Features on the USGS North Windham Quadrangle
The North Windham 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 58 catalogued natural features alongside Dundee Falls. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dundee Pond | Reservoirs | Cumberland County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Nason Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Pleasant River | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Reed Hill | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Crendell Hill | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Otter Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Windham Hill | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Woodbury Hill | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| Allie Hawks Hill | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 2.2 mi |
| Timmons Hill | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 2.6 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 80-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Dundee Falls — 46.6 miles south-southeast as the crow flies, on compass bearing SSE.
Best time to visit
Peak flow runs mid-April through June after snowmelt; late summer can be thin or dry. At this latitude (43.776°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 46.6 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Dundee Falls track the nearby Dundee Pond reservoir (0.8 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Dundee Falls
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dundee Pond | Reservoirs | Cumberland County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Nason Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Pleasant River | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Reed Hill | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Crendell Hill | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 1.6 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Dundee Falls located?
Dundee Falls is in Cumberland County, Maine, approximately 46.6 miles south-southeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS North Windham topographic quadrangle.
How far is Dundee Falls from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 80 minutes, 46.6 miles south-southeast (bearing SSE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Dundee Falls?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Dundee Falls as a waterfall, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 565399 on the North Windham quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Dundee Falls?
Peak flow runs mid-April through June after snowmelt; late summer can be thin or dry.