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Coosauk Fall — Waterfalls 24.0 Miles W of Chapman Inn
Coos County, New Hampshire · USGS Mount Washington Quadrangle · GNIS 871728
24.0 miles west of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Mount Washington topographic quadrangle, Coosauk Fall is a waterfall recorded in Coos County, New Hampshire by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Mount Washington 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Coosauk Fall in Coos County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/007), classified as a waterfall in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 871728). Catalogued in GNIS since 08/27/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Coosauk Fall sits at 44.36284° N, 71.27063° W (DMS 44°21′46″ N, 71°16′14″ 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 Coos County, New Hampshire
Coos County, NH contains 12 waterfalls catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Coosauk Fall itself. The ones closest to Coosauk Fall:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hitchcock Falls | Mount Washington | 0.2 mi |
| Triple Falls | Carter Dome | 1.3 mi |
| Peboamauk Fall | Mount Crescent | 3.6 mi |
| Glen Ellis Falls | Stairs Mountain | 8.3 mi |
| Giant Falls | Shelburne | 9.4 mi |
| Upper Falls | Mount Dartmouth | 10.2 mi |
| Dryad Falls | Shelburne | 11 mi |
| Lower Falls | Mount Dartmouth | 12.5 mi |
| Ellingwood Falls | Errol | 36 mi |
| Beaver Brook Falls | Lovering Mountain | 39.6 mi |
Features on the USGS Mount Washington Quadrangle
The Mount Washington 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 68 catalogued natural features alongside Coosauk Fall. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hitchcock Falls | Waterfalls | Coos County, NH | 0.2 mi |
| Kelton Crag | Pillars | Coos County, NH | 0.3 mi |
| Blue Berry Ledge Bench | Benches | Coos County, NH | 0.7 mi |
| Carlton Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.7 mi |
| Bumpus Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.8 mi |
| Snyder Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.1 mi |
| Cold Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.6 mi |
| King Ravine | Valleys | Coos County, NH | 1.6 mi |
| Spur Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.8 mi |
| Howker Ridge | Ridges | Coos County, NH | 2.3 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 24.0 miles west (bearing W) of Coosauk Fall. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 41 minutes — comfortably inside a half-day outing window after breakfast.
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 44.363°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 24.0 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at Coosauk Fall track the nearby Hitchcock Falls waterfall (0.2 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Coosauk Fall
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hitchcock Falls | Waterfalls | Coos County, NH | 0.2 mi |
| Kelton Crag | Pillars | Coos County, NH | 0.3 mi |
| Blue Berry Ledge Bench | Benches | Coos County, NH | 0.7 mi |
| Carlton Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.7 mi |
| Bumpus Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.8 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Coosauk Fall located?
Coosauk Fall is in Coos County, New Hampshire, approximately 24.0 miles west of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Mount Washington topographic quadrangle.
How far is Coosauk Fall from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 41 minutes, 24.0 miles west (bearing W) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Coosauk Fall?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Coosauk Fall as a waterfall, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 871728 on the Mount Washington quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Coosauk Fall?
Peak flow runs mid-April through June after snowmelt; late summer can be thin or dry.
How many other waterfalls are in Coos County, New Hampshire?
GNIS lists 11 other waterfalls in Coos County, New Hampshire.