Beaver Brook — Streams 48.5 Miles WSW of Chapman Inn
Grafton County, New Hampshire · USGS Franconia Quadrangle · GNIS 871472
Within Grafton County, New Hampshire, on the USGS Franconia quadrangle, the stream known as Beaver Brook sits 48.5 miles west-southwest of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “river in Grafton County, United States of America - Geonames ID = 5083179”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Grafton County, New Hampshire, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Beaver Brook as a stream on the Franconia topographic quadrangle (FIPS 33/009), under Feature ID 871472. Catalogued in GNIS since 08/27/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Beaver Brook sits at 44.21562° N, 71.73398° W (DMS 44°12′56″ N, 71°44′02″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.20667° N, 71.69806° W (DMS 44°12′24″ N, 71°41′53″ 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 Beaver Brook itself. The ones closest to Beaver Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Meadow Brook | Franconia | 0.3 mi |
| Lafayette Brook | Franconia | 0.7 mi |
| Wiseman Brook | Franconia | 1.2 mi |
| Ham Branch | Sugar Hill | 1.3 mi |
| Bowen Brook | Sugar Hill | 1.7 mi |
| Jordan Brook | Franconia | 2.4 mi |
| Skookumchuck Brook | Franconia | 2.5 mi |
| Beaver Brook | Franconia | 4.6 mi |
| Burnt Brook | Franconia | 4.9 mi |
| Scarface Brook | Franconia | 5 mi |
Features on the USGS Franconia Quadrangle
The Franconia 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 39 catalogued natural features alongside Beaver Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meadow Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 0.3 mi |
| Lafayette Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 0.7 mi |
| Wiseman Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Scrag Hill | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 2.2 mi |
| Jordan Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 2.4 mi |
| Skookumchuck Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 2.5 mi |
| Bald Mountain | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 2.7 mi |
| Artists Bluff | Cliffs | Grafton County, NH | 3 mi |
| Bickford Mountain | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 3.2 mi |
| Echo Lake | Lakes | Grafton County, NH | 3.5 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing WSW out of Bethel for 48.5 miles (west-southwest) and you reach Beaver Brook; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 83 minutes.
Best time to visit
Best observed in late spring and early summer when flow is strong and banks are visible. At this latitude (44.216°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 48.5 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Beaver Brook track the nearby Meadow Brook stream (0.3 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Beaver Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meadow Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 0.3 mi |
| Lafayette Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 0.7 mi |
| Wiseman Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Ham Branch | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Bowen Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 1.7 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Beaver Brook located?
Beaver Brook is in Grafton County, New Hampshire, approximately 48.5 miles west-southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Franconia topographic quadrangle.
How far is Beaver Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 83 minutes, 48.5 miles west-southwest (bearing WSW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Beaver Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Beaver Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 871472 on the Franconia quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Beaver 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: Q34666682.