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Ellis Falls — Waterfalls 17.0 Miles NNE of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Ellis Pond Quadrangle · GNIS 565855
Catalogued on the USGS Ellis Pond quadrangle in Oxford County, Maine, Ellis Falls — a waterfall — lies 17.0 miles north-northeast of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 565855, Ellis Falls is recorded as a waterfall on the USGS Ellis Pond quadrangle in Oxford County, Maine (FIPS 23/017). Catalogued in GNIS since 09/30/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Ellis Falls sits at 44.64423° N, 70.70562° W (DMS 44°38′39″ N, 70°42′20″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 0.00000° N, 0.00000° W — useful for anglers and paddlers tracing the upstream end.
Other waterfalls in Oxford County, Maine
Oxford County, ME contains 19 waterfalls catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Ellis Falls itself. The ones closest to Ellis Falls:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Silver Ripple Cascade | Ellis Pond | 3.4 mi |
| The Cataracts | Andover | 7.6 mi |
| Dunn Falls | B Pond | 9.6 mi |
| Rumford Falls | Rumford | 10.7 mi |
| Screw Auger Falls | Old Speck Mountain | 11.2 mi |
| Mother Walker Falls | Old Speck Mountain | 11.8 mi |
| The Falls | Dixfield | 11.9 mi |
| Kees Falls | Speckled Mountain | 24 mi |
| Aziscohos Falls (historical) | Richardson Pond | 25.2 mi |
| Bisco Falls | West Paris | 26.2 mi |
Features on the USGS Ellis Pond Quadrangle
The Ellis Pond 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 24 catalogued natural features alongside Ellis Falls. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.2 mi |
| Meadow Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Horseshoe Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Ellis Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Santiago Bog | Swamps | Oxford County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| French Island | Islands | Oxford County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| Bog Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.3 mi |
| Hedgehog Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.6 mi |
| York Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 3.2 mi |
| Beaver Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 3.2 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 29-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Ellis Falls — 17.0 miles north-northeast as the crow flies, on compass bearing NNE.
Best time to visit
Peak flow runs mid-April through June after snowmelt; late summer can be thin or dry. At this latitude (44.644°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 17.0 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at Ellis Falls track the nearby Black Brook stream (0.2 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Ellis Falls
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.2 mi |
| Meadow Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Horseshoe Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Ellis Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Santiago Bog | Swamps | Oxford County, ME | 1.9 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Ellis Falls located?
Ellis Falls is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 17.0 miles north-northeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Ellis Pond topographic quadrangle.
How far is Ellis Falls from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 29 minutes, 17.0 miles north-northeast (bearing NNE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Ellis Falls?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Ellis Falls as a waterfall, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 565855 on the Ellis Pond quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Ellis Falls?
Peak flow runs mid-April through June after snowmelt; late summer can be thin or dry.
How many other waterfalls are in Oxford County, Maine?
GNIS lists 18 other waterfalls in Oxford County, Maine.