Boyle Brook — Streams 47.9 Miles WSW of Chapman Inn
Grafton County, New Hampshire · USGS Lincoln Quadrangle · GNIS 871567
Catalogued on the USGS Lincoln quadrangle in Grafton County, New Hampshire, Boyle Brook — a stream — lies 47.9 miles west-southwest of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “river in the United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 871567, Boyle Brook is recorded as a stream on the USGS Lincoln quadrangle in Grafton County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/009). Catalogued in GNIS since 08/27/2002.
Coordinates & physical setting
Boyle Brook sits at 44.05757° N, 71.62730° W (DMS 44°03′27″ N, 71°37′38″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.03729° N, 71.61425° W (DMS 44°02′14″ N, 71°36′51″ 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 Boyle Brook itself. The ones closest to Boyle Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Clear Brook | Mount Osceola | 0.3 mi |
| Loon Pond Brook | Lincoln | 0.9 mi |
| Pollard Brook | Lincoln | 1.4 mi |
| Hancock Branch | Mount Osceola | 1.5 mi |
| Boyce Brook | Lincoln | 3.2 mi |
| Flume Brook | Lincoln | 3.8 mi |
| Birch Island Brook | Mount Osceola | 3.8 mi |
| Franconia Branch | Mount Osceola | 4 mi |
| Little East Pond Brook | Waterville Valley | 4.3 mi |
| Clear Brook | Waterville Valley | 4.4 mi |
Features on the USGS Lincoln Quadrangle
The Lincoln 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 20 catalogued natural features alongside Boyle Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Loon Pond Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 0.9 mi |
| Little Loon Pond | Lakes | Grafton County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Pollard Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 1.4 mi |
| Loon Pond | Reservoirs | Grafton County, NH | 1.5 mi |
| Big Coolidge Mountain | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 1.7 mi |
| South Peak | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 2 mi |
| Little Coolidge Mountain | Ridges | Grafton County, NH | 2 mi |
| Hardwood Ridge | Ridges | Grafton County, NH | 2.8 mi |
| Lincoln Reservoir | Reservoirs | Grafton County, NH | 3 mi |
| Boyce Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 3.2 mi |
Historical record
The U.S. Board on Geographic Names recorded a Official (Board Decision) on January 1, 1966 for this name.
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 82-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Boyle Brook — 47.9 miles west-southwest as the crow flies, on compass bearing WSW.
Best time to visit
Best observed in late spring and early summer when flow is strong and banks are visible. At this latitude (44.058°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 47.9 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Boyle Brook track the nearby Clear Brook stream (0.3 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Boyle Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clear Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 0.3 mi |
| Loon Pond Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 0.9 mi |
| Little Loon Pond | Lakes | Grafton County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Black Mountain | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Potash Knob | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 1.3 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Boyle Brook located?
Boyle Brook is in Grafton County, New Hampshire, approximately 47.9 miles west-southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Lincoln topographic quadrangle.
How far is Boyle Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 82 minutes, 47.9 miles west-southwest (bearing WSW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Boyle Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Boyle Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 871567 on the Lincoln quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Boyle 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.
Wikidata: Q34681247.