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Peboamauk Fall — Waterfalls 23.6 Miles W of Chapman Inn
Coos County, New Hampshire · USGS Mount Crescent Quadrangle · GNIS 869049
23.6 miles west of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Mount Crescent topographic quadrangle, Peboamauk 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 Crescent 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Peboamauk Fall in Coos County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/007), classified as a waterfall in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 869049). Catalogued in GNIS since 08/27/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Peboamauk Fall sits at 44.41478° N, 71.26647° W (DMS 44°24′53″ N, 71°15′59″ 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 Peboamauk Fall itself. The ones closest to Peboamauk Fall:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Coosauk Fall | Mount Washington | 3.6 mi |
| Hitchcock Falls | Mount Washington | 3.8 mi |
| Triple Falls | Carter Dome | 4 mi |
| Giant Falls | Shelburne | 7.9 mi |
| Dryad Falls | Shelburne | 9.5 mi |
| Glen Ellis Falls | Stairs Mountain | 11.8 mi |
| Upper Falls | Mount Dartmouth | 13 mi |
| Lower Falls | Mount Dartmouth | 14.9 mi |
| Ellingwood Falls | Errol | 32.4 mi |
| Beaver Brook Falls | Lovering Mountain | 36.2 mi |
Features on the USGS Mount Crescent Quadrangle
The Mount Crescent 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 23 catalogued natural features alongside Peboamauk Fall. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ice Gulch | Valleys | Coos County, NH | 0.2 mi |
| Hunters Pass | Gaps | Coos County, NH | 1 mi |
| Mount Crescent | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.5 mi |
| Crescent Range | Ranges | Coos County, NH | 1.7 mi |
| Black Crescent Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.7 mi |
| Carlton Notch | Gaps | Coos County, NH | 2.2 mi |
| Mount Randolph | Summits | Coos County, NH | 3.1 mi |
| Lookout Ledge | Benches | Coos County, NH | 3.1 mi |
| Pond of Safety | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 3.7 mi |
| Keenan Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 4.3 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 23.6 miles west (bearing W) of Peboamauk Fall. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 40 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 44.415°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 23.6 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at Peboamauk Fall track the nearby Ice Gulch valley (0.2 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Peboamauk Fall
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ice Gulch | Valleys | Coos County, NH | 0.2 mi |
| Hunters Pass | Gaps | Coos County, NH | 1 mi |
| Mount Crescent | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.5 mi |
| Crescent Range | Ranges | Coos County, NH | 1.7 mi |
| Black Crescent Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.7 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Peboamauk Fall located?
Peboamauk Fall is in Coos County, New Hampshire, approximately 23.6 miles west of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Mount Crescent topographic quadrangle.
How far is Peboamauk Fall from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 40 minutes, 23.6 miles west (bearing W) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Peboamauk Fall?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Peboamauk Fall as a waterfall, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 869049 on the Mount Crescent quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Peboamauk 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.