Grandfather Falls
Grandfather Falls is the highest waterfall on the Wisconsin River. The total drop is 89 feet, spread out in a series of cascades over about one mile. The upper third of the falls and most of the flow, except in the spring, is diverted through a canal and a series of penstocks to feed hydroelectric generators.| Tap on a place to explore it |
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Otis.
Otis
Hamlet
Merrill is a town in Lincoln County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 2,881 at the 2020 census. The city of Merrill is located to the south of and adjacent to the town. Otis is situated 5 miles southeast of Grandfather Falls.
Grandfather Falls
- Type: Overfalls
- Description: Waterfall in Wisconsin
- Categories: waterfall and body of water
- Location: Lincoln, Wisconsin, Midwest, United States, North America
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Notable Places Nearby
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