Garfield Falls — Waterfalls 46.4 Miles NNW of Chapman Inn
Coos County, New Hampshire · USGS Bosebuck Mountain Quadrangle · GNIS 867018
46.4 miles north-northwest of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Bosebuck Mountain topographic quadrangle, Garfield Falls is a waterfall recorded in Coos County, New Hampshire by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Bosebuck Mountain 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Garfield Falls in Coos County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/007), classified as a waterfall in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 867018). Catalogued in GNIS since 08/27/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Garfield Falls sits at 45.03533° N, 71.11341° W (DMS 45°02′07″ N, 71°06′48″ 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 Garfield Falls itself. The ones closest to Garfield Falls:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ellingwood Falls | Errol | 11.2 mi |
| Beaver Brook Falls | Lovering Mountain | 18.9 mi |
| Dryad Falls | Shelburne | 41 mi |
| Giant Falls | Shelburne | 41.7 mi |
| Peboamauk Fall | Mount Crescent | 43.5 mi |
| Coosauk Fall | Mount Washington | 47.1 mi |
| Triple Falls | Carter Dome | 47.2 mi |
| Hitchcock Falls | Mount Washington | 47.3 mi |
| Glen Ellis Falls | Stairs Mountain | 55.1 mi |
| Upper Falls | Mount Dartmouth | 55.4 mi |
Features on the USGS Bosebuck Mountain Quadrangle
The Bosebuck Mountain 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 10 catalogued natural features alongside Garfield Falls. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boardpile Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2.7 mi |
| Haystack Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 3.5 mi |
| North Hammond Brook | Streams | Oxford County, NH | 4 mi |
| South Hammond Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 4 mi |
| Parker Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 4.3 mi |
| Meadow Brook | Streams | Oxford County, NH | 4.9 mi |
| North Fork Big Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 5.2 mi |
| Aldrich Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 5.4 mi |
| Big Brook | Streams | Oxford County, NH | 5.7 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 46.4 miles north-northwest (bearing NNW) of Garfield Falls. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 80 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 45.035°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 46.4 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Garfield Falls track the nearby East Branch Dead Diamond River stream (2.0 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Garfield Falls
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Branch Dead Diamond River | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2 mi |
| Boardpile Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2.7 mi |
| Middle Branch Dead Diamond River | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2.8 mi |
| West Branch Dead Diamond | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2.8 mi |
| Cascade Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 3 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Garfield Falls located?
Garfield Falls is in Coos County, New Hampshire, approximately 46.4 miles north-northwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Bosebuck Mountain topographic quadrangle.
How far is Garfield Falls from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 80 minutes, 46.4 miles north-northwest (bearing NNW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Garfield Falls?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Garfield Falls as a waterfall, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 867018 on the Bosebuck Mountain quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Garfield 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.