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Zealand Falls — Waterfalls 37.5 Miles WSW of Chapman Inn
Grafton County, New Hampshire · USGS Crawford Notch Quadrangle · GNIS 872972
Within Grafton County, New Hampshire, on the USGS Crawford Notch quadrangle, the waterfall known as Zealand Falls sits 37.5 miles west-southwest of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Grafton County, New Hampshire, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Zealand Falls as a waterfall on the Crawford Notch topographic quadrangle (FIPS 33/009), under Feature ID 872972. Catalogued in GNIS since 08/27/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Zealand Falls sits at 44.19840° N, 71.48952° W (DMS 44°11′54″ N, 71°29′22″ 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 Zealand Falls itself. The ones closest to Zealand Falls:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Thoreau Falls | Crawford Notch | 2.2 mi |
| Hawthorne Falls | South Twin Mountain | 5.5 mi |
| Thirteen Falls | South Twin Mountain | 5.7 mi |
| Arethusa Falls | Crawford Notch | 6.2 mi |
| Nancy Cascades | Mount Carrigain | 7.7 mi |
| Franconia Falls | Mount Osceola | 7.8 mi |
| Bridalveil Falls | Franconia | 11.9 mi |
| Sabbaday Falls | Mount Tripyramid | 14.8 mi |
| Norway Rapids | Mount Tripyramid | 15.9 mi |
| Fletcher Cascades | Mount Tripyramid | 18.5 mi |
Features on the USGS Crawford Notch Quadrangle
The Crawford Notch 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 41 catalogued natural features alongside Zealand Falls. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zealand Pond | Lakes | Grafton County, NH | 0.2 mi |
| Mount Field Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Whitewall Mount | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 1.4 mi |
| Havie Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 2 mi |
| Thoreau Falls | Waterfalls | Grafton County, NH | 2.2 mi |
| Whitewall Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 2.2 mi |
| Zealand Notch | Valleys | Grafton County, NH | 2.3 mi |
| Mount Tom Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 2.3 mi |
| Mount Tom | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 2.3 mi |
| Rosebrook Mountains | Ridges | Grafton County, NH | 2.6 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing WSW out of Bethel for 37.5 miles (west-southwest) and you reach Zealand Falls; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 64 minutes.
Best time to visit
Peak flow runs mid-April through June after snowmelt; late summer can be thin or dry. At this latitude (44.198°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 37.5 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Zealand Falls track the nearby Zealand Pond lake (0.2 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Zealand Falls
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zealand Pond | Lakes | Grafton County, NH | 0.2 mi |
| Mount Field Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Zeacliff Pond | Lakes | Grafton County, NH | 1.4 mi |
| Whitewall Mount | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 1.4 mi |
| Mount Hale | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 2 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Zealand Falls located?
Zealand Falls is in Grafton County, New Hampshire, approximately 37.5 miles west-southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Crawford Notch topographic quadrangle.
How far is Zealand Falls from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 64 minutes, 37.5 miles west-southwest (bearing WSW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Zealand Falls?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Zealand Falls as a waterfall, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 872972 on the Crawford Notch quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Zealand 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.