Baker Brook — Streams 48.3 Miles W of Chapman Inn
Grafton County, New Hampshire · USGS Littleton Quadrangle · GNIS 865333
Catalogued on the USGS Littleton quadrangle in Grafton County, New Hampshire, Baker Brook — a stream — lies 48.3 miles west 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 865333, Baker Brook is recorded as a stream on the USGS Littleton quadrangle in Grafton County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/009). Catalogued in GNIS since 08/27/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Baker Brook sits at 44.30617° N, 71.75675° W (DMS 44°18′22″ N, 71°45′24″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.26534° N, 71.70259° W (DMS 44°15′55″ N, 71°42′09″ 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 Baker Brook itself. The ones closest to Baker Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Palmer Brook | Littleton | 0.3 mi |
| Fowler Brook | Bethlehem | 1.6 mi |
| Black Brook | Bethlehem | 1.8 mi |
| Barrett Brook | Bethlehem | 2.1 mi |
| Hatch Brook | Bethlehem | 3.1 mi |
| Bowen Brook | Sugar Hill | 5 mi |
| Ham Branch | Sugar Hill | 5.4 mi |
| Wiseman Brook | Franconia | 5.6 mi |
| Black Brook | Bethlehem | 5.8 mi |
| Meadow Brook | Franconia | 6 mi |
Features on the USGS Littleton Quadrangle
The Littleton 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 10 catalogued natural features alongside Baker Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palmer Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 0.3 mi |
| Pine Hill | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 0.8 mi |
| Oak Hill Reservoir | Reservoirs | Grafton County, NH | 0.9 mi |
| Eustis Hill | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Mount Eustis Reservoir | Reservoirs | Grafton County, NH | 1.4 mi |
| Parker Mountain | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 2.2 mi |
| Farr Hill | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 3 mi |
| Towns Mountain | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 3.9 mi |
| Mount Misery | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 4.6 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 83-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Baker Brook — 48.3 miles west as the crow flies, on compass bearing W.
Best time to visit
Best observed in late spring and early summer when flow is strong and banks are visible. At this latitude (44.306°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 48.3 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Baker Brook track the nearby Palmer Brook stream (0.3 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Baker Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palmer Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 0.3 mi |
| Ammonoosucuc River Reservoir | Reservoirs | Grafton County, NH | 0.5 mi |
| Pine Hill | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 0.8 mi |
| Oak Hill Reservoir | Reservoirs | Grafton County, NH | 0.9 mi |
| Eustis Hill | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 1.3 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Baker Brook located?
Baker Brook is in Grafton County, New Hampshire, approximately 48.3 miles west of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Littleton topographic quadrangle.
How far is Baker Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 83 minutes, 48.3 miles west (bearing W) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Baker Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Baker Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 865333 on the Littleton quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Baker 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: Q34648627.