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Nancy Cascades — Waterfalls 35.4 Miles SW of Chapman Inn
Grafton County, New Hampshire · USGS Mount Carrigain Quadrangle · GNIS 872372
Within Grafton County, New Hampshire, on the USGS Mount Carrigain quadrangle, the waterfall known as Nancy Cascades sits 35.4 miles southwest of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Grafton County, New Hampshire, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Nancy Cascades as a waterfall on the Mount Carrigain topographic quadrangle (FIPS 33/009), under Feature ID 872372. Catalogued in GNIS since 08/27/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Nancy Cascades sits at 44.11757° N, 71.38119° W (DMS 44°07′03″ N, 71°22′52″ 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 Grafton County, New Hampshire
Grafton County, NH contains 12 waterfalls catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Nancy Cascades itself. The ones closest to Nancy Cascades:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Arethusa Falls | Crawford Notch | 2.1 mi |
| Thoreau Falls | Crawford Notch | 5.9 mi |
| Zealand Falls | Crawford Notch | 7.7 mi |
| Sabbaday Falls | Mount Tripyramid | 8.5 mi |
| Franconia Falls | Mount Osceola | 9.8 mi |
| Thirteen Falls | South Twin Mountain | 11.1 mi |
| Norway Rapids | Mount Tripyramid | 11.5 mi |
| Hawthorne Falls | South Twin Mountain | 12.1 mi |
| Fletcher Cascades | Mount Tripyramid | 14 mi |
| Shell Cascade | Waterville Valley | 15.1 mi |
Features on the USGS Mount Carrigain Quadrangle
The Mount Carrigain 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 36 catalogued natural features alongside Nancy Cascades. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Duck Pond Mountain | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 1 mi |
| Nancy Pond | Lakes | Grafton County, NH | 1.1 mi |
| Mount Nancy | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Norcross Pond | Lakes | Grafton County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Mount Saunders | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Mount Anderson | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 1.8 mi |
| Mount Lowell | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 2.1 mi |
| Carrigain Notch | Gaps | Grafton County, NH | 2.4 mi |
| Vose Spur | Ridges | Grafton County, NH | 2.8 mi |
| Anderson Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 3.2 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing SW out of Bethel for 35.4 miles (southwest) and you reach Nancy Cascades; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 61 minutes.
Best time to visit
Peak flow runs mid-April through June after snowmelt; late summer can be thin or dry. At this latitude (44.118°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 35.4 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Nancy Cascades track the nearby Mount Bemis summit (0.9 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Nancy Cascades
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Bemis | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 0.9 mi |
| Duck Pond Mountain | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 1 mi |
| Nancy Pond | Lakes | Grafton County, NH | 1.1 mi |
| Mount Nancy | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Norcross Pond | Lakes | Grafton County, NH | 1.3 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Nancy Cascades located?
Nancy Cascades is in Grafton County, New Hampshire, approximately 35.4 miles southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Mount Carrigain topographic quadrangle.
How far is Nancy Cascades from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 61 minutes, 35.4 miles southwest (bearing SW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Nancy Cascades?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Nancy Cascades as a waterfall, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 872372 on the Mount Carrigain quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Nancy Cascades?
Peak flow runs mid-April through June after snowmelt; late summer can be thin or dry.
How many other waterfalls are in Grafton County, New Hampshire?
GNIS lists 11 other waterfalls in Grafton County, New Hampshire.