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Smalls Falls — Waterfalls 34.1 Miles NNE of Chapman Inn
Franklin County, Maine · USGS Jackson Mountain Quadrangle · GNIS 575569
Catalogued on the USGS Jackson Mountain quadrangle in Franklin County, Maine, Smalls Falls — a waterfall — lies 34.1 miles north-northeast of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “waterfall in Maine, United States”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 575569, Smalls Falls is recorded as a waterfall on the USGS Jackson Mountain quadrangle in Franklin County, Maine (FIPS 23/007). Catalogued in GNIS since 09/30/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Smalls Falls sits at 44.85895° N, 70.51673° W (DMS 44°51′32″ N, 70°31′00″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 0.00000° N, 0.00000° W — useful for anglers and paddlers tracing the upstream end.
Features on the USGS Jackson Mountain Quadrangle
The Jackson Mountain 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 16 catalogued natural features alongside Smalls Falls. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chandler Mill Stream | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 0.1 mi |
| Harvey Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| South Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| Witham Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 3.3 mi |
| Noon Mountain | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 3.4 mi |
| Little Swift River Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 3.5 mi |
| Blue Mountains | Ranges | Franklin County, ME | 3.7 mi |
| Swift River Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 3.9 mi |
| Witham Bog | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 4.3 mi |
| Southwest Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 4.8 mi |
Historical record
Smalls Falls, a waterfall in Maine, is a series of waterfalls and cascades on the Sandy River in Township E, West Central Franklin, Maine, in the United States. It totals 54 feet (16 m) in height, and consists of a 12-foot slide/horsetail, a 25-foot segmented waterfall, a 14-foot horsetail, and a 3-foot cascade, separated by pools. A rest area on Maine Route 4 provides access to the falls; the rest area includes pit toilets, parking and picnic tables. More on Wikipedia →
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 58-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Smalls Falls — 34.1 miles north-northeast as the crow flies, on compass bearing NNE.
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 44.859°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 34.1 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Smalls Falls track the nearby Chandler Mill Stream (essentially adjacent) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Smalls Falls
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chandler Mill Stream | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 0.1 mi |
| Harvey Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Crossman Stream | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Perry Mountain | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Perry Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 1.4 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Smalls Falls located?
Smalls Falls is in Franklin County, Maine, approximately 34.1 miles north-northeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Jackson Mountain topographic quadrangle.
How far is Smalls Falls from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 58 minutes, 34.1 miles north-northeast (bearing NNE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Smalls Falls?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Smalls Falls as a waterfall, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 575569 on the Jackson Mountain quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Smalls Falls?
Peak flow runs mid-April through June after snowmelt; late summer can be thin or dry.
Wikidata: Q38252.