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Avalanche Brook — Streams 33.6 Miles WSW of Chapman Inn
Grafton County, New Hampshire · USGS Crawford Notch Quadrangle · GNIS 871416
33.6 miles west-southwest of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Crawford Notch topographic quadrangle, Avalanche Brook is a stream recorded in Grafton County, New Hampshire by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Wikidata short description: “river in Grafton County, United States of America - Geonames ID = 5082824”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Crawford Notch 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Avalanche Brook in Grafton County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/009), classified as a stream in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 871416). Catalogued in GNIS since 08/27/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Avalanche Brook sits at 44.17062° N, 71.38396° W (DMS 44°10′14″ N, 71°23′02″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.15222° N, 71.42194° W (DMS 44°09′08″ N, 71°25′19″ 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 Avalanche Brook itself. The ones closest to Avalanche Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Willey Brook | Crawford Notch | 2.2 mi |
| Anderson Brook | Mount Carrigain | 4.5 mi |
| Whitewall Brook | Crawford Notch | 4.7 mi |
| Norcross Brook | Mount Carrigain | 5 mi |
| Notch Brook | Mount Carrigain | 5 mi |
| Mount Field Brook | Crawford Notch | 5.4 mi |
| Shoal Pond Brook | Mount Carrigain | 5.5 mi |
| Carrigain Branch | Mount Carrigain | 5.6 mi |
| Jumping Brook | Crawford Notch | 5.7 mi |
| Havie Brook | Crawford Notch | 6 mi |
Features on the USGS Crawford Notch Quadrangle
The Crawford Notch 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 41 catalogued natural features alongside Avalanche Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Webster Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 0.4 mi |
| Crawford Notch | Valleys | Carroll County, NH | 0.5 mi |
| Kedron Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 0.5 mi |
| Ripley Falls | Waterfalls | Carroll County, NH | 0.7 mi |
| Arethusa Falls | Waterfalls | Grafton County, NH | 1.6 mi |
| Mount Webster | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.7 mi |
| Mount Willey | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 2 mi |
| Tisdale Spring | Springs | Coos County, NH | 2.2 mi |
| Willey Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 2.2 mi |
| Ethan Pond | Lakes | Grafton County, NH | 2.3 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 33.6 miles west-southwest (bearing WSW) of Avalanche Brook. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 58 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 (44.171°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 33.6 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Avalanche Brook track the nearby Webster Brook stream (0.4 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Avalanche Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Webster Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 0.4 mi |
| Crawford Notch | Valleys | Carroll County, NH | 0.5 mi |
| Kedron Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 0.5 mi |
| Ripley Falls | Waterfalls | Carroll County, NH | 0.7 mi |
| Frankenstein Cliff | Cliffs | Carroll County, NH | 1.3 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Avalanche Brook located?
Avalanche Brook is in Grafton County, New Hampshire, approximately 33.6 miles west-southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Crawford Notch topographic quadrangle.
How far is Avalanche Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 58 minutes, 33.6 miles west-southwest (bearing WSW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Avalanche Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Avalanche Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 871416 on the Crawford Notch quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Avalanche 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: Q34646905.