Ames Falls

Ames Falls is a waterfall in , . Ames Falls is situated nearby to the power station , as well as near the quarry .

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Ames Hydroelectric Generating Plant.

Power station
Photo: Pechristener, CC BY-SA 3.0.
The , constructed in 1890 near , was one of the first commercial system to produce and transmit alternating current electricity for industrial use and one of the first AC hydro-electric plants ever constructed. is situated 1,100 feet northeast of Ames Falls.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Ophir and Mountain Village.

Village
Photo: Wikimedia, Public domain.
is a home rule municipality town governed by a general assembly and is located in , , United States. It is located two miles from the , the world's first hydroelectric plant to supply alternating current electricity for an industrial purpose. is situated 3 miles east of Ames Falls.

Village
Photo: SkiVillage, CC BY 3.0.
is a home rule municipality in , southwestern . It is located just southwest of , in the . is situated 5 miles north of Ames Falls.

Ames Falls

Latitude
37.86245° or 37° 51′ 45″ north
Longitude
-107.88452° or 107° 53′ 4″ west
Open location code
859JV468+X5
Open­Street­Map ID
node 8200199179
Open­Street­Map feature
waterway=­waterfall
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Satellite Map

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Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Old Butterfly Mine (Historic) and Calamine Mine.

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