Avalanche Brook — Streams 46.1 Miles SW of Chapman Inn
Grafton County, New Hampshire · USGS Mount Tripyramid Quadrangle · GNIS 871417
Catalogued on the USGS Mount Tripyramid quadrangle in Grafton County, New Hampshire, Avalanche Brook — a stream — lies 46.1 miles southwest of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “river in Grafton County, New Hampshire, United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 871417, Avalanche Brook is recorded as a stream on the USGS Mount Tripyramid quadrangle in Grafton County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/009). Catalogued in GNIS since 08/27/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Avalanche Brook sits at 43.96785° N, 71.49313° W (DMS 43°58′04″ N, 71°29′35″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 43.97861° N, 71.44417° W (DMS 43°58′43″ N, 71°26′39″ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Cascade Brook | Waterville Valley | 0.8 mi |
| Slide Brook | Mount Tripyramid | 0.9 mi |
| Kancamagus Brook | Mount Tripyramid | 1.1 mi |
| Tecumseh Brook | Waterville Valley | 1.1 mi |
| Flume Brook | Mount Tripyramid | 1.2 mi |
| Osceola Brook | Waterville Valley | 1.2 mi |
| West Branch Mad River | Waterville Valley | 1.3 mi |
| Cold Brook | Mount Tripyramid | 1.3 mi |
| Snows Brook | Waterville Valley | 1.6 mi |
| Greeley Brook | Waterville Valley | 1.8 mi |
Features on the USGS Mount Tripyramid Quadrangle
The Mount Tripyramid 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 39 catalogued natural features alongside Avalanche Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Norway Rapids | Waterfalls | Grafton County, NH | 0.3 mi |
| The Ledges | Benches | Grafton County, NH | 0.5 mi |
| The Scaur | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 0.9 mi |
| Slide Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 0.9 mi |
| Kancamagus Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 1.1 mi |
| Flume Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Cold Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Flume Peak | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 1.4 mi |
| Snows Mountain | Ridges | Grafton County, NH | 2.1 mi |
| North Slide | Gaps | Grafton County, NH | 2.3 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 79-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Avalanche Brook — 46.1 miles southwest as the crow flies, on compass bearing SW.
Best time to visit
Best observed in late spring and early summer when flow is strong and banks are visible. At this latitude (43.968°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 46.1 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Avalanche Brook track the nearby Norway Rapids waterfall (0.3 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Avalanche Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Norway Rapids | Waterfalls | Grafton County, NH | 0.3 mi |
| The Ledges | Benches | Grafton County, NH | 0.5 mi |
| Cascade Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 0.8 mi |
| The Scaur | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 0.9 mi |
| Slide Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 0.9 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Avalanche Brook located?
Avalanche Brook is in Grafton County, New Hampshire, approximately 46.1 miles southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Mount Tripyramid topographic quadrangle.
How far is Avalanche Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 79 minutes, 46.1 miles southwest (bearing SW) 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 871417 on the Mount Tripyramid 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: Q34646892.