Bowen Brook — Streams 49.3 Miles WSW of Chapman Inn
Grafton County, New Hampshire · USGS Sugar Hill Quadrangle · GNIS 871562
Within Grafton County, New Hampshire, on the USGS Sugar Hill quadrangle, the stream known as Bowen Brook sits 49.3 miles west-southwest of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Grafton County, New Hampshire, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Bowen Brook as a stream on the Sugar Hill topographic quadrangle (FIPS 33/009), under Feature ID 871562. Catalogued in GNIS since 08/27/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Bowen Brook sits at 44.23312° N, 71.75703° W (DMS 44°13′59″ N, 71°45′25″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.21611° N, 71.78250° W (DMS 44°12′58″ N, 71°46′57″ 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 Bowen Brook itself. The ones closest to Bowen Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ham Branch | Sugar Hill | 0.4 mi |
| Meadow Brook | Franconia | 1.4 mi |
| Beaver Brook | Franconia | 1.7 mi |
| Wiseman Brook | Franconia | 1.9 mi |
| Lafayette Brook | Franconia | 2.3 mi |
| Jordan Brook | Franconia | 4.1 mi |
| Skookumchuck Brook | Franconia | 4.2 mi |
| Baker Brook | Littleton | 5 mi |
| Palmer Brook | Littleton | 5.2 mi |
| Beaver Brook | Franconia | 5.3 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing WSW out of Bethel for 49.3 miles (west-southwest) and you reach Bowen Brook; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 85 minutes.
Best time to visit
Best observed in late spring and early summer when flow is strong and banks are visible. At this latitude (44.233°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 49.3 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Bowen Brook track the nearby Ham Branch stream (0.4 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Bowen Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ham Branch | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 0.4 mi |
| Coffin Pond | Reservoirs | Grafton County, NH | 0.7 mi |
| Meadow Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 1.4 mi |
| Scrag Hill | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 1.5 mi |
| Beaver Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 1.7 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Bowen Brook located?
Bowen Brook is in Grafton County, New Hampshire, approximately 49.3 miles west-southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Sugar Hill topographic quadrangle.
How far is Bowen Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 85 minutes, 49.3 miles west-southwest (bearing WSW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Bowen Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Bowen Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 871562 on the Sugar Hill quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Bowen 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.