Rumford Falls — Waterfalls 15.2 Miles NE of Chapman Inn

Oxford County, Maine · USGS Rumford Quadrangle · GNIS 574584

15.2 miles northeast of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Rumford topographic quadrangle, Rumford Falls is a waterfall recorded in Oxford County, Maine by the federal Geographic Names Information System.

Distance from Inn

15.2 mi

Bearing

Drive time

26 min

Landmark Profile

Classification & USGS reference

The USGS Rumford 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Rumford Falls in Oxford County, Maine (FIPS 23/017), classified as a waterfall in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 574584). Catalogued in GNIS since 09/30/1980.

Coordinates & physical setting

Rumford Falls sits at 44.53951° N, 70.54423° W (DMS 44°32′22″ N, 70°32′39″ W).

As a linear feature its source lies near 0.00000° N, 0.00000° W — useful for anglers and paddlers tracing the upstream end.

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Other waterfalls in Oxford County, Maine

Oxford County, ME contains 19 waterfalls catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Rumford Falls itself. The ones closest to Rumford Falls:

Feature	USGS Quadrangle	Distance
The Falls	Dixfield	5.2 mi
Ellis Falls	Ellis Pond	10.7 mi
Silver Ripple Cascade	Ellis Pond	14 mi
The Cataracts	Andover	17 mi
Bisco Falls	West Paris	17.6 mi
Screw Auger Falls	Old Speck Mountain	18.2 mi
Basin Falls	West Sumner	18.4 mi
Mother Walker Falls	Old Speck Mountain	19 mi
Dunn Falls	B Pond	19.4 mi
Steep Falls	Norway	23 mi

Features on the USGS Rumford Quadrangle

The Rumford 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 28 catalogued natural features alongside Rumford Falls. A sampling nearest to this location:

Feature	Type	County	Offset
Androscoggin River Reservoir	Reservoirs	Oxford County, ME	0.1 mi
Androscoggin River Reservoir	Reservoirs	Oxford County, ME	0.2 mi
Bean Brook	Streams	Oxford County, ME	0.2 mi
Androscoggin River Reservoir	Reservoirs	Oxford County, ME	0.5 mi
Logan Brook	Streams	Oxford County, ME	0.7 mi
Wheeler Island	Islands	Oxford County, ME	1 mi
Swift River	Streams	Oxford County, ME	1 mi
Joes Pond	Lakes	Oxford County, ME	1.9 mi
Wyman Brook	Streams	Oxford County, ME	1.9 mi
Farrington Mountain	Summits	Oxford County, ME	2.1 mi

Visiting from Chapman Inn

Distance, bearing & drive time

Chapman Inn sits 15.2 miles northeast (bearing NE) of Rumford Falls. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 26 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. At this latitude (44.540°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 15.2 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at Rumford Falls track the nearby Androscoggin River Reservoir (essentially adjacent) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.

Nearest features to Rumford Falls

Feature	Type	County	Distance
Androscoggin River Reservoir	Reservoirs	Oxford County, ME	0.1 mi
Androscoggin River Reservoir	Reservoirs	Oxford County, ME	0.2 mi
Bean Brook	Streams	Oxford County, ME	0.2 mi
Androscoggin River Reservoir	Reservoirs	Oxford County, ME	0.5 mi
Logan Brook	Streams	Oxford County, ME	0.7 mi

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Rumford Falls located?

Rumford Falls is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 15.2 miles northeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Rumford topographic quadrangle.

How far is Rumford Falls from Chapman Inn?

The drive runs about 26 minutes, 15.2 miles northeast (bearing NE) of the Inn.

What type of natural feature is Rumford Falls?

The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Rumford Falls as a waterfall, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 574584 on the Rumford quadrangle.

When is the best time to visit Rumford 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.

Wikidata: Q12333942.