Birch Island Brook — Streams 44.3 Miles WSW of Chapman Inn
Grafton County, New Hampshire · USGS Mount Osceola Quadrangle · GNIS 871512
44.3 miles west-southwest of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Mount Osceola topographic quadrangle, Birch Island Brook is a stream recorded in Grafton County, New Hampshire by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Mount Osceola 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Birch Island Brook in Grafton County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/009), classified as a stream in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 871512). Catalogued in GNIS since 08/27/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Birch Island Brook sits at 44.09923° N, 71.57591° W (DMS 44°05′57″ N, 71°34′33″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.10500° N, 71.62361° W (DMS 44°06′18″ N, 71°37′25″ 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 Birch Island Brook itself. The ones closest to Birch Island Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Franconia Branch | Mount Osceola | 0.2 mi |
| Cedar Brook | Mount Osceola | 1 mi |
| Lincoln Brook | Mount Osceola | 1.3 mi |
| Black Brook | Mount Osceola | 2.1 mi |
| Hellgate Brook | South Twin Mountain | 2.5 mi |
| Hancock Branch | Mount Osceola | 2.8 mi |
| Redrock Brook | South Twin Mountain | 3.3 mi |
| Clear Brook | Mount Osceola | 3.5 mi |
| North Fork East Branch Pemigewasset River | Mount Osceola | 3.7 mi |
| Boyle Brook | Lincoln | 3.8 mi |
Features on the USGS Mount Osceola Quadrangle
The Mount Osceola 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 30 catalogued natural features alongside Birch Island Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ice Pond | Lakes | Grafton County, NH | 0.1 mi |
| Franconia Branch | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 0.2 mi |
| Franconia Falls | Waterfalls | Grafton County, NH | 0.5 mi |
| Black Pond | Lakes | Grafton County, NH | 0.6 mi |
| Cedar Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 1 mi |
| Lincoln Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Black Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 2.1 mi |
| Whaleback Mountain | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 2.3 mi |
| Mount Hitchcock | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 2.5 mi |
| Potash Knob | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 2.6 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 44.3 miles west-southwest (bearing WSW) of Birch Island Brook. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 76 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 (44.099°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 44.3 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Birch Island Brook track the nearby Ice Pond lake (essentially adjacent) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Birch Island Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ice Pond | Lakes | Grafton County, NH | 0.1 mi |
| Franconia Branch | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 0.2 mi |
| Franconia Falls | Waterfalls | Grafton County, NH | 0.5 mi |
| Black Pond | Lakes | Grafton County, NH | 0.6 mi |
| Cedar Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 1 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Birch Island Brook located?
Birch Island Brook is in Grafton County, New Hampshire, approximately 44.3 miles west-southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Mount Osceola topographic quadrangle.
How far is Birch Island Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 76 minutes, 44.3 miles west-southwest (bearing WSW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Birch Island Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Birch Island Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 871512 on the Mount Osceola quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Birch Island 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.