Beaver Brook — Streams 44.0 Miles WSW of Chapman Inn
Grafton County, New Hampshire · USGS Franconia Quadrangle · GNIS 871473
44.0 miles west-southwest of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Franconia topographic quadrangle, Beaver 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 = 5083178”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Franconia 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Beaver Brook in Grafton County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/009), classified as a stream in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 871473). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 02/03/2021.
Coordinates & physical setting
Beaver Brook sits at 44.24603° N, 71.65151° W (DMS 44°14′46″ N, 71°39′05″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.24392° N, 71.60247° W (DMS 44°14′38″ N, 71°36′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 Beaver Brook itself. The ones closest to Beaver Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| North Branch Gale River | Franconia | 0.7 mi |
| South Branch Gale River | Franconia | 0.7 mi |
| Scarface Brook | Franconia | 1.1 mi |
| Thompson Brook | Franconia | 1.9 mi |
| Spruce Brook | Franconia | 2.4 mi |
| Burnt Brook | Franconia | 2.8 mi |
| Black Brook | Bethlehem | 2.9 mi |
| Wiseman Brook | Franconia | 3.5 mi |
| Haystack Brook | Twin Mountain | 3.9 mi |
| Jordan Brook | Franconia | 4.1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abbot Hill | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 0.4 mi |
| North Branch Gale River | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 0.7 mi |
| South Branch Gale River | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 0.7 mi |
| Scarface Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 1.1 mi |
| Priest Hill | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Thompson Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 1.9 mi |
| Bethlehem Reservoir | Reservoirs | Grafton County, NH | 2.3 mi |
| Spruce Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 2.4 mi |
| Burnt Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 2.8 mi |
| Scarface Mountain | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 2.9 mi |
Historical record
The U.S. Board on Geographic Names recorded a Official (Board Decision) on January 1, 1936 for this name.
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 44.0 miles west-southwest (bearing WSW) of Beaver Brook. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 75 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 (44.246°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 44.0 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Beaver Brook track the nearby Abbot Hill summit (0.4 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Beaver Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abbot Hill | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 0.4 mi |
| North Branch Gale River | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 0.7 mi |
| South Branch Gale River | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 0.7 mi |
| Scarface Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 1.1 mi |
| Priest Hill | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 1.2 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Beaver Brook located?
Beaver Brook is in Grafton County, New Hampshire, approximately 44.0 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 75 minutes, 44.0 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 871473 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: Q34666687.