Black Brook — Streams 43.0 Miles W of Chapman Inn
Grafton County, New Hampshire · USGS Bethlehem Quadrangle · GNIS 865614
43.0 miles west of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Bethlehem topographic quadrangle, Black Brook is a stream recorded in Grafton County, New Hampshire by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Bethlehem 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Black Brook in Grafton County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/009), classified as a stream in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 865614). Catalogued in GNIS since 08/27/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Black Brook sits at 44.28812° N, 71.64314° W (DMS 44°17′17″ N, 71°38′35″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.31667° N, 71.62583° W (DMS 44°19′00″ N, 71°37′33″ 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 Black Brook itself. The ones closest to Black Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Beaver Brook | Franconia | 2.9 mi |
| North Branch Gale River | Franconia | 3.1 mi |
| South Branch Gale River | Franconia | 3.1 mi |
| Haystack Brook | Twin Mountain | 3.3 mi |
| Scarface Brook | Franconia | 3.8 mi |
| Hatch Brook | Bethlehem | 3.9 mi |
| Barrett Brook | Bethlehem | 3.9 mi |
| Black Brook | Bethlehem | 4.2 mi |
| Fowler Brook | Bethlehem | 4.5 mi |
| Thompson Brook | Franconia | 4.6 mi |
Features on the USGS Bethlehem Quadrangle
The Bethlehem 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 18 catalogued natural features alongside Black Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Agassiz | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 2.3 mi |
| Russell Hill | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 2.3 mi |
| Cleveland Mountain | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 2.4 mi |
| Lewis Hill | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 3 mi |
| Howland Hill | Summits | Coos County, NH | 3.1 mi |
| Hatch Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 3.9 mi |
| Barrett Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 3.9 mi |
| Kimbal Hill | Summits | Coos County, NH | 4 mi |
| Miller Pond | Reservoirs | Grafton County, NH | 4.1 mi |
| Black Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 4.2 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 43.0 miles west (bearing W) of Black Brook. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 74 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 (44.288°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 43.0 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Black Brook track the nearby Pine Knob summit (2.2 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Black Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pine Knob | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 2.2 mi |
| Mount Agassiz | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 2.3 mi |
| Russell Hill | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 2.3 mi |
| Cleveland Mountain | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 2.4 mi |
| Beaver Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 2.9 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Black Brook located?
Black Brook is in Grafton County, New Hampshire, approximately 43.0 miles west of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Bethlehem topographic quadrangle.
How far is Black Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 74 minutes, 43.0 miles west (bearing W) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Black Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Black Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 865614 on the Bethlehem quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Black 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.