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The Falls — Waterfalls 20.4 Miles NE of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Dixfield Quadrangle · GNIS 576796
Catalogued on the USGS Dixfield quadrangle in Oxford County, Maine, The Falls — a waterfall — lies 20.4 miles northeast of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 576796, The Falls is recorded as a waterfall on the USGS Dixfield quadrangle in Oxford County, Maine (FIPS 23/017). Catalogued in GNIS since 09/30/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
The Falls sits at 44.59506° N, 70.47284° W (DMS 44°35′42″ N, 70°28′22″ 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 The Falls itself. The ones closest to The Falls:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Rumford Falls | Rumford | 5.2 mi |
| Ellis Falls | Ellis Pond | 11.9 mi |
| Silver Ripple Cascade | Ellis Pond | 14.6 mi |
| The Cataracts | Andover | 19.3 mi |
| Basin Falls | West Sumner | 21.2 mi |
| Dunn Falls | B Pond | 21.4 mi |
| Screw Auger Falls | Old Speck Mountain | 21.6 mi |
| Bisco Falls | West Paris | 21.6 mi |
| Mother Walker Falls | Old Speck Mountain | 22.4 mi |
| Steep Falls | Norway | 27 mi |
Features on the USGS Dixfield Quadrangle
The Dixfield 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 36 catalogued natural features alongside The Falls. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paddy Meadow Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.1 mi |
| Kittredge Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Hanscom Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Harlow Ridge | Ridges | Oxford County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Staples Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Masterman Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2 mi |
| Potter Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| Durgin Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 2.2 mi |
| Aunt Hannah Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.6 mi |
| Storer Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 2.6 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 35-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from The Falls — 20.4 miles northeast as the crow flies, on compass bearing NE.
Best time to visit
Peak flow runs mid-April through June after snowmelt; late summer can be thin or dry. At this latitude (44.595°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 20.4 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at The Falls track the nearby Paddy Meadow Brook stream (essentially adjacent) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to The Falls
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paddy Meadow Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.1 mi |
| Kittredge Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Edmunds Bog Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Halfmoon Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Hanscom Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 1.6 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is The Falls located?
The Falls is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 20.4 miles northeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Dixfield topographic quadrangle.
How far is The Falls from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 35 minutes, 20.4 miles northeast (bearing NE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is The Falls?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies The Falls as a waterfall, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 576796 on the Dixfield quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit The 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.