Screw Auger Falls, Waterfall in Grafton Township, Maine, US.
The waterfall features a 25-foot main plunge along Bear River, followed by an additional thirty-foot drop through a gorge with potholes and pools.
Local settlers constructed a sawmill directly over the falls in the 1850s to harness water power, but the structure burned down in the 1860s.
Informational displays along the walking trail educate visitors about geological formations and the history of early industrial development in Maine.
The falls are accessible via a paved parking lot on Route 26, with amenities including picnic tables, pit toilets, and a self-service fee station.
The water flow carved giant potholes and small grottoes into the rock over thousands of years, creating distinct geological formations within the gorge.
Location: Grafton Township
GPS coordinates: 44.57175,-70.90142
Latest update: March 6, 2025 08:09
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