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Screw Auger Falls — Waterfalls 13.0 Miles NNW of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Old Speck Mountain Quadrangle · GNIS 575066
Within Oxford County, Maine, on the USGS Old Speck Mountain quadrangle, the waterfall known as Screw Auger Falls sits 13.0 miles north-northwest of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Oxford County, Maine, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Screw Auger Falls as a waterfall on the Old Speck Mountain topographic quadrangle (FIPS 23/017), under Feature ID 575066. Catalogued in GNIS since 09/30/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Screw Auger Falls sits at 44.57200° N, 70.91007° W (DMS 44°34′19″ N, 70°54′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 Screw Auger Falls itself. The ones closest to Screw Auger Falls:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Mother Walker Falls | Old Speck Mountain | 0.9 mi |
| The Cataracts | Andover | 5.2 mi |
| Dunn Falls | B Pond | 6.2 mi |
| Ellis Falls | Ellis Pond | 11.2 mi |
| Silver Ripple Cascade | Ellis Pond | 11.5 mi |
| Kees Falls | Speckled Mountain | 15.9 mi |
| Rumford Falls | Rumford | 18.2 mi |
| Mad River Falls | Wild River | 20.2 mi |
| The Falls | Dixfield | 21.6 mi |
| Aziscohos Falls (historical) | Richardson Pond | 26.1 mi |
Features on the USGS Old Speck Mountain Quadrangle
The Old Speck Mountain 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 36 catalogued natural features alongside Screw Auger Falls. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mother Walker Falls Gorge | Valleys | Oxford County, ME | 0.1 mi |
| Morse Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Paine Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Screw Auger Falls Gorge | Valleys | Oxford County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Mother Walker Falls | Waterfalls | Oxford County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Moose Cave Gorge | Valleys | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Miles Notch | Gaps | Oxford County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Slide Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Sunday River Whitecap | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Mount Hittie | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.7 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing NNW out of Bethel for 13.0 miles (north-northwest) and you reach Screw Auger Falls; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 22 minutes.
Best time to visit
Peak flow runs mid-April through June after snowmelt; late summer can be thin or dry. At this latitude (44.572°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 13.0 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at Screw Auger Falls track the nearby Mother Walker Falls Gorge valley (essentially adjacent) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Screw Auger Falls
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mother Walker Falls Gorge | Valleys | Oxford County, ME | 0.1 mi |
| Morse Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Paine Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Screw Auger Falls Gorge | Valleys | Oxford County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Mother Walker Falls | Waterfalls | Oxford County, ME | 0.9 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Screw Auger Falls located?
Screw Auger Falls is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 13.0 miles north-northwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Old Speck Mountain topographic quadrangle.
How far is Screw Auger Falls from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 22 minutes, 13.0 miles north-northwest (bearing NNW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Screw Auger Falls?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Screw Auger Falls as a waterfall, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 575066 on the Old Speck Mountain quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Screw Auger 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: Q35280184.