Amoskeag Falls, Waterfall in Manchester, United States.
The Merrimack River descends 54 feet across a half-mile stretch, forming a substantial cascade system in downtown Manchester.
Samuel Blodgett constructed a canal and lock system in 1807 to enable vessels to navigate around the falls during the industrial revolution.
The name originates from the Pennacook word Namoskeag, meaning good fishing place, where Native Americans gathered to catch migrating fish.
The falls currently power a hydroelectric facility while providing opportunities for fishing, photography, and outdoor recreation along the riverside paths.
Native Americans stored their food supplies in natural rock cavities carved into an island at the upper section of the falls.
Location: New Hampshire
Part of: Merrimack River
GPS coordinates: 43.00222,-71.47278
Latest update: May 22, 2025 17:34
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