Black Brook — Streams 46.5 Miles W of Chapman Inn
Grafton County, New Hampshire · USGS Bethlehem Quadrangle · GNIS 865615
Catalogued on the USGS Bethlehem quadrangle in Grafton County, New Hampshire, Black Brook — a stream — lies 46.5 miles west of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 865615, Black Brook is recorded as a stream on the USGS Bethlehem quadrangle in Grafton County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/009). Catalogued in GNIS since 08/27/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Black Brook sits at 44.31145° N, 71.72120° W (DMS 44°18′41″ N, 71°43′16″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.29361° N, 71.70639° W (DMS 44°17′37″ N, 71°42′23″ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Barrett Brook | Bethlehem | 0.3 mi |
| Fowler Brook | Bethlehem | 0.3 mi |
| Hatch Brook | Bethlehem | 1.5 mi |
| Baker Brook | Littleton | 1.8 mi |
| Palmer Brook | Littleton | 2 mi |
| Black Brook | Bethlehem | 4.2 mi |
| Wiseman Brook | Franconia | 5.7 mi |
| Beaver Brook | Franconia | 5.7 mi |
| Bowen Brook | Sugar Hill | 5.7 mi |
| Ham Branch | Sugar Hill | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barrett Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 0.3 mi |
| Fowler Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 0.3 mi |
| Hedgehog Hill | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 1 mi |
| Ammonoosucuc River Reservoir | Reservoirs | Grafton County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Hatch Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 1.5 mi |
| Miller Pond | Reservoirs | Grafton County, NH | 2.2 mi |
| Mann Hill | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 3.1 mi |
| Forest Lake | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 3.5 mi |
| Lewis Hill | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 3.6 mi |
| Russell Hill | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 3.8 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 80-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Black Brook — 46.5 miles west as the crow flies, on compass bearing W.
Best time to visit
Best observed in late spring and early summer when flow is strong and banks are visible. At this latitude (44.311°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 46.5 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Black Brook track the nearby Barrett Brook stream (0.3 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Black Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barrett Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 0.3 mi |
| Fowler Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 0.3 mi |
| Hedgehog Hill | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 1 mi |
| Ammonoosucuc River Reservoir | Reservoirs | Grafton County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Hatch Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 1.5 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Black Brook located?
Black Brook is in Grafton County, New Hampshire, approximately 46.5 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 80 minutes, 46.5 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 865615 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.