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Ellingwood Falls — Waterfalls 36.4 Miles NNW of Chapman Inn
Coos County, New Hampshire · USGS Errol Quadrangle · GNIS 866778
36.4 miles north-northwest of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Errol topographic quadrangle, Ellingwood Falls is a waterfall recorded in Coos County, New Hampshire by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Errol 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Ellingwood Falls in Coos County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/007), classified as a waterfall in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 866778). Catalogued in GNIS since 08/27/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Ellingwood Falls sits at 44.87338° N, 71.12869° W (DMS 44°52′24″ N, 71°07′43″ 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 Ellingwood Falls itself. The ones closest to Ellingwood Falls:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Garfield Falls | Bosebuck Mountain | 11.2 mi |
| Beaver Brook Falls | Lovering Mountain | 16.7 mi |
| Dryad Falls | Shelburne | 29.9 mi |
| Giant Falls | Shelburne | 30.5 mi |
| Peboamauk Fall | Mount Crescent | 32.4 mi |
| Coosauk Fall | Mount Washington | 36 mi |
| Triple Falls | Carter Dome | 36 mi |
| Hitchcock Falls | Mount Washington | 36.2 mi |
| Glen Ellis Falls | Stairs Mountain | 43.9 mi |
| Upper Falls | Mount Dartmouth | 44.5 mi |
Features on the USGS Errol Quadrangle
The Errol 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 19 catalogued natural features alongside Ellingwood Falls. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Larrys Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.5 mi |
| East Branch Swift Diamond River | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.5 mi |
| Squeeze Hole Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2.3 mi |
| Little Greenough Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 2.3 mi |
| Greenough Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 2.9 mi |
| Black Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 3.6 mi |
| Akers Pond | Reservoirs | Coos County, NH | 5.3 mi |
| Rice Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 5.7 mi |
| Corser Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 6 mi |
| Greenough Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 6.2 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 36.4 miles north-northwest (bearing NNW) of Ellingwood Falls. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 62 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 44.873°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 36.4 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Ellingwood Falls track the nearby Larrys Brook stream (0.5 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Ellingwood Falls
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Larrys Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.5 mi |
| Bennett Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.7 mi |
| Alder Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.1 mi |
| East Branch Swift Diamond River | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.5 mi |
| Rands Rock | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.7 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Ellingwood Falls located?
Ellingwood Falls is in Coos County, New Hampshire, approximately 36.4 miles north-northwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Errol topographic quadrangle.
How far is Ellingwood Falls from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 62 minutes, 36.4 miles north-northwest (bearing NNW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Ellingwood Falls?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Ellingwood Falls as a waterfall, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 866778 on the Errol quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Ellingwood Falls?
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.