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Thirteen Falls — Waterfalls 43.2 Miles WSW of Chapman Inn
Grafton County, New Hampshire · USGS South Twin Mountain Quadrangle · GNIS 873046
Catalogued on the USGS South Twin Mountain quadrangle in Grafton County, New Hampshire, Thirteen Falls — a waterfall — lies 43.2 miles west-southwest of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 873046, Thirteen Falls is recorded as a waterfall on the USGS South Twin Mountain quadrangle in Grafton County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/009). Catalogued in GNIS since 02/01/1991.
Coordinates & physical setting
Thirteen Falls sits at 44.16479° N, 71.59564° W (DMS 44°09′53″ N, 71°35′44″ 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 Thirteen Falls itself. The ones closest to Thirteen Falls:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hawthorne Falls | South Twin Mountain | 2.1 mi |
| Franconia Falls | Mount Osceola | 4.2 mi |
| Zealand Falls | Crawford Notch | 5.7 mi |
| Thoreau Falls | Crawford Notch | 5.9 mi |
| Bridalveil Falls | Franconia | 6.4 mi |
| Arethusa Falls | Crawford Notch | 10.5 mi |
| Nancy Cascades | Mount Carrigain | 11.1 mi |
| Norway Rapids | Mount Tripyramid | 14.6 mi |
| Sabbaday Falls | Mount Tripyramid | 15.4 mi |
| Shell Cascade | Waterville Valley | 16.5 mi |
Features on the USGS South Twin Mountain Quadrangle
The South Twin Mountain 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 22 catalogued natural features alongside Thirteen Falls. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Twin Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 0.5 mi |
| Redrock Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Mount Garfield | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 1.7 mi |
| Galehead Mountain | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 1.8 mi |
| Garfield Pond | Lakes | Grafton County, NH | 2 mi |
| Hawthorne Falls | Waterfalls | Grafton County, NH | 2.1 mi |
| Hellgate Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 2.1 mi |
| Owls Head | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 2.3 mi |
| South Twin Mountain | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 2.6 mi |
| Flat Top Mountain | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 2.7 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 74-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Thirteen Falls — 43.2 miles west-southwest as the crow flies, on compass bearing WSW.
Best time to visit
Peak flow runs mid-April through June after snowmelt; late summer can be thin or dry. At this latitude (44.165°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 43.2 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Thirteen Falls track the nearby Twin Brook stream (0.5 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Thirteen Falls
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Twin Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 0.5 mi |
| Redrock Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Mount Garfield | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 1.7 mi |
| Galehead Mountain | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 1.8 mi |
| Garfield Pond | Lakes | Grafton County, NH | 2 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Thirteen Falls located?
Thirteen Falls is in Grafton County, New Hampshire, approximately 43.2 miles west-southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS South Twin Mountain topographic quadrangle.
How far is Thirteen Falls from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 74 minutes, 43.2 miles west-southwest (bearing WSW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Thirteen Falls?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Thirteen Falls as a waterfall, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 873046 on the South Twin Mountain quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Thirteen Falls?
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.