Barrett Brook — Streams 46.2 Miles W of Chapman Inn
Grafton County, New Hampshire · USGS Bethlehem Quadrangle · GNIS 865386
46.2 miles west of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Bethlehem topographic quadrangle, Barrett 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 Bethlehem 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Barrett Brook in Grafton County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/009), classified as a stream in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 865386). Catalogued in GNIS since 08/27/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Barrett Brook sits at 44.31228° N, 71.71536° W (DMS 44°18′44″ N, 71°42′55″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.28167° N, 71.67611° W (DMS 44°16′54″ N, 71°40′34″ 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 Barrett Brook itself. The ones closest to Barrett Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Black Brook | Bethlehem | 0.3 mi |
| Fowler Brook | Bethlehem | 0.5 mi |
| Hatch Brook | Bethlehem | 1.2 mi |
| Baker Brook | Littleton | 2.1 mi |
| Palmer Brook | Littleton | 2.3 mi |
| Black Brook | Bethlehem | 3.9 mi |
| Beaver Brook | Franconia | 5.6 mi |
| Wiseman Brook | Franconia | 5.7 mi |
| Bowen Brook | Sugar Hill | 5.8 mi |
| North Branch Gale River | Franconia | 6.1 mi |
Features on the USGS Bethlehem Quadrangle
The Bethlehem 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 18 catalogued natural features alongside Barrett Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 0.3 mi |
| Fowler Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 0.5 mi |
| Hedgehog Hill | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 1 mi |
| Hatch Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Ammonoosucuc River Reservoir | Reservoirs | Grafton County, NH | 1.5 mi |
| Miller Pond | Reservoirs | Grafton County, NH | 2.3 mi |
| Mann Hill | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 3.2 mi |
| Forest Lake | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 3.3 mi |
| Russell Hill | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 3.5 mi |
| Lewis Hill | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 3.6 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 46.2 miles west (bearing W) of Barrett Brook. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 79 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 (44.312°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 46.2 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Barrett Brook track the nearby Black Brook stream (0.3 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Barrett Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 0.3 mi |
| Fowler Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 0.5 mi |
| Hedgehog Hill | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 1 mi |
| Hatch Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Ammonoosucuc River Reservoir | Reservoirs | Grafton County, NH | 1.5 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Barrett Brook located?
Barrett Brook is in Grafton County, New Hampshire, approximately 46.2 miles west of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Bethlehem topographic quadrangle.
How far is Barrett Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 79 minutes, 46.2 miles west (bearing W) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Barrett Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Barrett Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 865386 on the Bethlehem quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Barrett 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: Q34651746.