Boyce Brook — Streams 49.6 Miles WSW of Chapman Inn
Grafton County, New Hampshire · USGS Lincoln Quadrangle · GNIS 871566
49.6 miles west-southwest of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Lincoln topographic quadrangle, Boyce Brook is a stream recorded in Grafton County, New Hampshire by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Lincoln 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Boyce Brook in Grafton County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/009), classified as a stream in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 871566). Catalogued in GNIS since 08/27/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Boyce Brook sits at 44.08062° N, 71.68258° W (DMS 44°04′50″ N, 71°40′57″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.09528° N, 71.64000° W (DMS 44°05′43″ N, 71°38′24″ 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 Boyce Brook itself. The ones closest to Boyce Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Flume Brook | Lincoln | 1.4 mi |
| Whitehouse Brook | Lincoln | 2.2 mi |
| Cascade Brook | Lincoln | 2.5 mi |
| Pollard Brook | Lincoln | 2.5 mi |
| Loon Pond Brook | Lincoln | 2.7 mi |
| Boyle Brook | Lincoln | 3.2 mi |
| Clear Brook | Mount Osceola | 3.3 mi |
| Dry Brook | Franconia | 3.5 mi |
| Walker Brook | Franconia | 4 mi |
| Hancock Branch | Mount Osceola | 4.5 mi |
Features on the USGS Lincoln Quadrangle
The Lincoln 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 20 catalogued natural features alongside Boyce Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln Reservoir | Reservoirs | Grafton County, NH | 0.2 mi |
| Shadow Lake | Reservoirs | Grafton County, NH | 0.2 mi |
| Little Coolidge Mountain | Ridges | Grafton County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| The Flume | Valleys | Grafton County, NH | 1.4 mi |
| Flume Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 1.4 mi |
| The Pool | Lakes | Grafton County, NH | 1.6 mi |
| Big Coolidge Mountain | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 2 mi |
| Whitehouse Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 2.2 mi |
| Cascade Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 2.5 mi |
| Pollard Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 2.5 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 49.6 miles west-southwest (bearing WSW) of Boyce Brook. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 85 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 (44.081°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 49.6 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Boyce Brook track the nearby Lincoln Reservoir (0.2 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Boyce Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln Reservoir | Reservoirs | Grafton County, NH | 0.2 mi |
| Shadow Lake | Reservoirs | Grafton County, NH | 0.2 mi |
| Little Coolidge Mountain | Ridges | Grafton County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| The Flume | Valleys | Grafton County, NH | 1.4 mi |
| Flume Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 1.4 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Boyce Brook located?
Boyce Brook is in Grafton County, New Hampshire, approximately 49.6 miles west-southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Lincoln topographic quadrangle.
How far is Boyce Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 85 minutes, 49.6 miles west-southwest (bearing WSW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Boyce Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Boyce Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 871566 on the Lincoln quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Boyce 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.