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Silver Ripple Cascade — Waterfalls 19.6 Miles N of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Ellis Pond Quadrangle · GNIS 575468
Within Oxford County, Maine, on the USGS Ellis Pond quadrangle, the waterfall known as Silver Ripple Cascade sits 19.6 miles north of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Oxford County, Maine, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Silver Ripple Cascade as a waterfall on the Ellis Pond topographic quadrangle (FIPS 23/017), under Feature ID 575468. Catalogued in GNIS since 09/30/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Silver Ripple Cascade sits at 44.68645° N, 70.74007° W (DMS 44°41′11″ N, 70°44′24″ 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 Silver Ripple Cascade itself. The ones closest to Silver Ripple Cascade:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ellis Falls | Ellis Pond | 3.4 mi |
| The Cataracts | Andover | 6.8 mi |
| Dunn Falls | B Pond | 8 mi |
| Screw Auger Falls | Old Speck Mountain | 11.5 mi |
| Mother Walker Falls | Old Speck Mountain | 11.8 mi |
| Rumford Falls | Rumford | 14 mi |
| The Falls | Dixfield | 14.6 mi |
| Aziscohos Falls (historical) | Richardson Pond | 21.9 mi |
| Little Falls | Kennebago | 24.5 mi |
| Kees Falls | Speckled Mountain | 25.8 mi |
Features on the USGS Ellis Pond Quadrangle
The Ellis Pond 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 24 catalogued natural features alongside Silver Ripple Cascade. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Fork Beaver Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Santiago Bog | Swamps | Oxford County, ME | 2 mi |
| Dunham Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| York Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.2 mi |
| Bog Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.4 mi |
| Hedgehog Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.4 mi |
| Beaver Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.4 mi |
| Phelps Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.8 mi |
| Ellis Falls | Waterfalls | Oxford County, ME | 3.4 mi |
| Black Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 3.4 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing N out of Bethel for 19.6 miles (north) and you reach Silver Ripple Cascade; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 34 minutes.
Best time to visit
Peak flow runs mid-April through June after snowmelt; late summer can be thin or dry. At this latitude (44.686°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 19.6 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at Silver Ripple Cascade track the nearby West Fork Beaver Brook stream (1.5 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Silver Ripple Cascade
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Fork Beaver Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Santiago Bog | Swamps | Oxford County, ME | 2 mi |
| Dunham Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| York Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.2 mi |
| Bog Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.4 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Silver Ripple Cascade located?
Silver Ripple Cascade is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 19.6 miles north of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Ellis Pond topographic quadrangle.
How far is Silver Ripple Cascade from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 34 minutes, 19.6 miles north (bearing N) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Silver Ripple Cascade?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Silver Ripple Cascade as a waterfall, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 575468 on the Ellis Pond quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Silver Ripple Cascade?
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.