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Anderson Brook — Streams 37.9 Miles WSW of Chapman Inn
Grafton County, New Hampshire · USGS Mount Carrigain Quadrangle · GNIS 871395
37.9 miles west-southwest of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Mount Carrigain topographic quadrangle, Anderson Brook is a stream recorded in Grafton County, New Hampshire by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Wikidata short description: “river in Grafton County, New Hampshire, United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Mount Carrigain 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Anderson Brook in Grafton County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/009), classified as a stream in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 871395). Catalogued in GNIS since 08/27/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Anderson Brook sits at 44.12257° N, 71.44480° W (DMS 44°07′21″ N, 71°26′41″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.12562° N, 71.41035° W (DMS 44°07′32″ N, 71°24′37″ W) — useful for anglers and paddlers tracing the upstream end.
Other streams in Grafton County, New Hampshire
Grafton County, NH contains 89 streams catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Anderson Brook itself. The ones closest to Anderson Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Norcross Brook | Mount Carrigain | 0.6 mi |
| Notch Brook | Mount Carrigain | 0.6 mi |
| Carrigain Branch | Mount Carrigain | 1.3 mi |
| Shoal Pond Brook | Mount Carrigain | 1.3 mi |
| Crystal Brook | Mount Carrigain | 2.3 mi |
| Jumping Brook | Crawford Notch | 3 mi |
| North Fork East Branch Pemigewasset River | Mount Osceola | 3.1 mi |
| Whitewall Brook | Crawford Notch | 3.5 mi |
| Avalanche Brook | Crawford Notch | 4.5 mi |
| Black Brook | Mount Osceola | 4.7 mi |
Features on the USGS Mount Carrigain Quadrangle
The Mount Carrigain 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 36 catalogued natural features alongside Anderson Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Norcross Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 0.6 mi |
| Notch Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 0.6 mi |
| Carrigain Branch | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Shoal Pond Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Carrigain Notch | Gaps | Grafton County, NH | 1.4 mi |
| Vose Spur | Ridges | Grafton County, NH | 1.4 mi |
| Mount Anderson | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 1.5 mi |
| Mount Lowell | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 1.8 mi |
| Norcross Pond | Lakes | Grafton County, NH | 1.9 mi |
| Mount Nancy | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 2 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 37.9 miles west-southwest (bearing WSW) of Anderson Brook. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 65 minutes — comfortably inside a half-day outing window after breakfast.
Best time to visit
Best observed in late spring and early summer when flow is strong and banks are visible. At this latitude (44.123°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 37.9 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Anderson Brook track the nearby Norcross Brook stream (0.6 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Anderson Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Norcross Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 0.6 mi |
| Notch Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 0.6 mi |
| Carrigain Branch | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Shoal Pond Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Carrigain Notch | Gaps | Grafton County, NH | 1.4 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Anderson Brook located?
Anderson Brook is in Grafton County, New Hampshire, approximately 37.9 miles west-southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Mount Carrigain topographic quadrangle.
How far is Anderson Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 65 minutes, 37.9 miles west-southwest (bearing WSW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Anderson Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Anderson Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 871395 on the Mount Carrigain quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Anderson Brook?
Best observed in late spring and early summer when flow is strong and banks are visible.
How many other streams are in Grafton County, New Hampshire?
GNIS lists 88 other streams in Grafton County, New Hampshire.
Wikidata: Q34642606.