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Mother Walker Falls — Waterfalls 13.8 Miles NNW of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Old Speck Mountain Quadrangle · GNIS 571744
Catalogued on the USGS Old Speck Mountain quadrangle in Oxford County, Maine, Mother Walker Falls — a waterfall — lies 13.8 miles north-northwest of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 571744, Mother Walker Falls is recorded as a waterfall on the USGS Old Speck Mountain quadrangle in Oxford County, Maine (FIPS 23/017). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 10/27/2016.
Coordinates & physical setting
Mother Walker Falls sits at 44.57811° N, 70.92674° W (DMS 44°34′41″ N, 70°55′36″ 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 Mother Walker Falls itself. The ones closest to Mother Walker Falls:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Screw Auger Falls | Old Speck Mountain | 0.9 mi |
| The Cataracts | Andover | 5.3 mi |
| Dunn Falls | B Pond | 5.9 mi |
| Ellis Falls | Ellis Pond | 11.8 mi |
| Silver Ripple Cascade | Ellis Pond | 11.8 mi |
| Kees Falls | Speckled Mountain | 16.3 mi |
| Rumford Falls | Rumford | 19 mi |
| Mad River Falls | Wild River | 20.4 mi |
| The Falls | Dixfield | 22.4 mi |
| Aziscohos Falls (historical) | Richardson Pond | 25.6 mi |
Features on the USGS Old Speck Mountain Quadrangle
The Old Speck Mountain 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 36 catalogued natural features alongside Mother Walker Falls. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moose Cave Gorge | Valleys | Oxford County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Screw Auger Falls | Waterfalls | Oxford County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Mother Walker Falls Gorge | Valleys | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
| Morse Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Old Speck Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Mahoosuc Range | Ranges | Oxford County, NH | 1.4 mi |
| Paine Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Grafton Notch | Gaps | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Screw Auger Falls Gorge | Valleys | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Hedgehog Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.6 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 24-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Mother Walker Falls — 13.8 miles north-northwest as the crow flies, on compass bearing NNW.
Best time to visit
Peak flow runs mid-April through June after snowmelt; late summer can be thin or dry. At this latitude (44.578°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 13.8 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at Mother Walker Falls track the nearby Moose Cave Gorge valley (0.4 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Mother Walker Falls
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moose Cave Gorge | Valleys | Oxford County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Screw Auger Falls | Waterfalls | Oxford County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Mother Walker Falls Gorge | Valleys | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
| Morse Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Old Speck Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.4 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Mother Walker Falls located?
Mother Walker Falls is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 13.8 miles north-northwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Old Speck Mountain topographic quadrangle.
How far is Mother Walker Falls from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 24 minutes, 13.8 miles north-northwest (bearing NNW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Mother Walker Falls?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Mother Walker Falls as a waterfall, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 571744 on the Old Speck Mountain quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Mother Walker 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.