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Swans Falls — Waterfalls 27.1 Miles SSW of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Fryeburg Quadrangle · GNIS 576586
Catalogued on the USGS Fryeburg quadrangle in Oxford County, Maine, Swans Falls — a waterfall — lies 27.1 miles south-southwest of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “dam in Oxford County, Maine, United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 576586, Swans Falls is recorded as a waterfall on the USGS Fryeburg quadrangle in Oxford County, Maine (FIPS 23/017). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 10/21/2016.
Coordinates & physical setting
Swans Falls sits at 44.03813° N, 70.98257° W (DMS 44°02′17″ N, 70°58′57″ 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 Swans Falls itself. The ones closest to Swans Falls:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Kezar Falls | North Waterford | 13.8 mi |
| Great Falls | Cornish | 15.8 mi |
| Mad River Falls | Wild River | 17.3 mi |
| Kees Falls | Speckled Mountain | 21.2 mi |
| Steep Falls | Norway | 25.2 mi |
| Bisco Falls | West Paris | 27.9 mi |
| Basin Falls | West Sumner | 33.8 mi |
| Screw Auger Falls | Old Speck Mountain | 37.1 mi |
| Mother Walker Falls | Old Speck Mountain | 37.4 mi |
| Rumford Falls | Rumford | 40.9 mi |
Features on the USGS Fryeburg Quadrangle
The Fryeburg 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 33 catalogued natural features alongside Swans Falls. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saco River Reservoir | Reservoirs | Oxford County, ME | 0.1 mi |
| Weeks Brook | Streams | Oxford County, NH | 0.5 mi |
| White Lot Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 0.6 mi |
| Jockey Cap | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Wards Pond | Reservoirs | Oxford County, ME | 2 mi |
| Bog Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 2.5 mi |
| Starks Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.5 mi |
| Fight Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.7 mi |
| Birch Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.7 mi |
| Oak Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.9 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 46-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Swans Falls — 27.1 miles south-southwest as the crow flies, on compass bearing SSW.
Best time to visit
Peak flow runs mid-April through June after snowmelt; late summer can be thin or dry. At this latitude (44.038°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 27.1 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Swans Falls track the nearby Saco River Reservoir (essentially adjacent) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Swans Falls
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saco River Reservoir | Reservoirs | Oxford County, ME | 0.1 mi |
| Weeks Brook | Streams | Oxford County, NH | 0.5 mi |
| White Lot Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 0.6 mi |
| Jockey Cap | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Black Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.6 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Swans Falls located?
Swans Falls is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 27.1 miles south-southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Fryeburg topographic quadrangle.
How far is Swans Falls from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 46 minutes, 27.1 miles south-southwest (bearing SSW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Swans Falls?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Swans Falls as a waterfall, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 576586 on the Fryeburg quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Swans 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: Q33133116.