Noone Falls - Peterborough, NH
Posted by: Telomere
N 42° 51.595 W 071° 57.658
19T E 258100 N 4749512
A series of small power dams dating back to 1759.
Waymark Code: WM66HZ
Location: New Hampshire, United States
Date Posted: 04/12/2009
Views: 6
Hidden behind the historic mill building on Route 202 in Peterborough is a small forested gorge, and 2 relatively small concrete power dams which span the Contoocook river. The mill and dams, and the rocky rapids downstream have a combined history dating back to 1759 and are collectively known as "Noone Falls". Historic fact and photos are presented in a website. Parking is at the mill building. There is a GC in this area..
http://www.noonefallsmill.com/history.htm
Location of the waterfall: 50 Jaffrey Road US Route 202 Peterborough, NH USA 03458
Type / features of structure: Dam
Estimated height in feet: 15
Estimated height in meters: 5.00
Estimated width in feet: 40
Estimated width in meters: 14
River/stream/lake/reservoir: Contoocook river
Coordinates of parking: Not Listed
Fees: Not Listed
Flow dates: Not listed
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