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Little Falls — Waterfalls 43.5 Miles N of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Kennebago Quadrangle · GNIS 569772
43.5 miles north of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Kennebago topographic quadrangle, Little Falls is a waterfall recorded in Oxford County, Maine by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Kennebago 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Little Falls in Oxford County, Maine (FIPS 23/017), classified as a waterfall in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 569772). Catalogued in GNIS since 09/30/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Little Falls sits at 45.03200° N, 70.85618° W (DMS 45°01′55″ N, 70°51′22″ 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 Little Falls itself. The ones closest to Little Falls:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Big Falls | Lincoln Pond | 3.9 mi |
| Aziscohos Falls (historical) | Richardson Pond | 9.2 mi |
| Silver Ripple Cascade | Ellis Pond | 24.5 mi |
| Dunn Falls | B Pond | 25.7 mi |
| The Cataracts | Andover | 27.2 mi |
| Ellis Falls | Ellis Pond | 27.8 mi |
| Mother Walker Falls | Old Speck Mountain | 31.6 mi |
| Screw Auger Falls | Old Speck Mountain | 31.9 mi |
| The Falls | Dixfield | 35.6 mi |
| Rumford Falls | Rumford | 37.3 mi |
Features on the USGS Kennebago Quadrangle
The Kennebago 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 17 catalogued natural features alongside Little Falls. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Toothaker Brook Number One | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
| South Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Beaver Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Cold Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Cupsuptic River | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Daddys Ridge | Ridges | Oxford County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Toothaker Brook Number Two | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Cloutman Ridge | Ridges | Franklin County, ME | 2.9 mi |
| Cloutman Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 2.9 mi |
| Kamankeag Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 3.4 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 43.5 miles north (bearing N) of Little Falls. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 75 minutes — comfortably inside a half-day outing window after breakfast.
Best time to visit
Peak flow runs mid-April through June after snowmelt; late summer can be thin or dry. Being this far north (lat 45.032°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 43.5 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Little Falls track the nearby Toothaker Brook Number One stream (1.0 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Little Falls
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Toothaker Brook Number One | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
| South Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Beaver Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Cold Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Cupsuptic River | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.6 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Little Falls located?
Little Falls is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 43.5 miles north of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Kennebago topographic quadrangle.
How far is Little Falls from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 75 minutes, 43.5 miles north (bearing N) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Little Falls?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Little Falls as a waterfall, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 569772 on the Kennebago quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Little 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.