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The Basin — Basins 48.4 Miles WSW of Chapman Inn
Grafton County, New Hampshire · USGS Lincoln Quadrangle · GNIS 873297
One of only 11 basins catalogued within the 80 km reach of Chapman Inn, The Basin lies on the USGS Lincoln quadrangle in Grafton County, New Hampshire — 48.4 miles west-southwest of the Inn.
Wikidata short description: “pothole in Franconia Notch State Park, Grafton County, New Hampshire”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Lincoln 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places The Basin in Grafton County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/009), classified as a basin in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 873297). Catalogued in GNIS since 08/27/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
The Basin sits at 44.12229° N, 71.68314° W (DMS 44°07′20″ N, 71°40′59″ W).
Features on the USGS Lincoln Quadrangle
The Lincoln 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 20 catalogued natural features alongside The Basin. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cascade Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 0.4 mi |
| Whitehouse Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 0.6 mi |
| The Pool | Lakes | Grafton County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| The Flume | Valleys | Grafton County, NH | 1.6 mi |
| Flume Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 1.6 mi |
| Mount Liberty | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 2.1 mi |
| Shadow Lake | Reservoirs | Grafton County, NH | 2.7 mi |
| Boyce Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 2.9 mi |
| Mount Flume | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 2.9 mi |
| Hardwood Ridge | Ridges | Grafton County, NH | 2.9 mi |
Ranking & rarity
- Among the 11 basins catalogued within 80 km of Chapman Inn, The Basin ranks #10 by proximity to the Inn (closer than 9%).
- This is one of only 11 basins catalogued within Chapman Inn’s 80 km reach — a rare classification in the local landscape.
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 48.4 miles west-southwest (bearing WSW) of The Basin. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 83 minutes — comfortably inside a half-day outing window after breakfast.
Best time to visit
Late May through October; avoid black-fly peak in late May. At this latitude (44.122°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 48.4 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at The Basin track the nearby Cascade Brook stream (0.4 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to The Basin
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cascade Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 0.4 mi |
| Dry Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 0.6 mi |
| Whitehouse Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 0.6 mi |
| Walker Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| The Pool | Lakes | Grafton County, NH | 1.3 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is The Basin located?
The Basin is in Grafton County, New Hampshire, approximately 48.4 miles west-southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Lincoln topographic quadrangle.
How far is The Basin from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 83 minutes, 48.4 miles west-southwest (bearing WSW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is The Basin?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies The Basin as a basin, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 873297 on the Lincoln quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit The Basin?
Late May through October; avoid black-fly peak in late May.
What body of water is The Basin on?
The Basin is on Pemigewasset River, according to Wikidata’s hydrological records.
How rare is basins as a classification near Chapman Inn?
Only 11 basins are catalogued within the 80 km radius of the Inn — a comparatively rare classification.
Wikidata: Q49341076.