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Burnt Brook — Streams 44.1 Miles WSW of Chapman Inn
Grafton County, New Hampshire · USGS Franconia Quadrangle · GNIS 871593
44.1 miles west-southwest of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Franconia topographic quadrangle, Burnt Brook is a stream recorded in Grafton County, New Hampshire by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Wikidata short description: “stream in Grafton County, New Hampshire, United States”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Franconia 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Burnt Brook in Grafton County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/009), classified as a stream in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 871593). Catalogued in GNIS since 08/27/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Burnt Brook sits at 44.20618° N, 71.63675° W (DMS 44°12′22″ N, 71°38′12″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.18806° N, 71.62528° W (DMS 44°11′17″ N, 71°37′31″ 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 Burnt Brook itself. The ones closest to Burnt Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Spruce Brook | Franconia | 0.8 mi |
| Thompson Brook | Franconia | 1.2 mi |
| Scarface Brook | Franconia | 1.9 mi |
| North Branch Gale River | Franconia | 2.6 mi |
| South Branch Gale River | Franconia | 2.6 mi |
| Beaver Brook | Franconia | 2.8 mi |
| Skookumchuck Brook | Franconia | 2.9 mi |
| Jordan Brook | Franconia | 3 mi |
| Twin Brook | South Twin Mountain | 4 mi |
| Wiseman Brook | Franconia | 4.3 mi |
Features on the USGS Franconia Quadrangle
The Franconia 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 39 catalogued natural features alongside Burnt Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bethlehem Reservoir | Reservoirs | Grafton County, NH | 0.6 mi |
| Spruce Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 0.8 mi |
| Big Bickford Mountain | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 1.1 mi |
| Thompson Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Scarface Mountain | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Priest Hill | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 1.7 mi |
| Bickford Mountain | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 1.8 mi |
| Scarface Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 1.9 mi |
| Abbot Hill | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 2.5 mi |
| North Branch Gale River | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 2.6 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 44.1 miles west-southwest (bearing WSW) of Burnt Brook. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 76 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 (44.206°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 44.1 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Burnt Brook track the nearby Bethlehem Reservoir (0.6 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Burnt Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bethlehem Reservoir | Reservoirs | Grafton County, NH | 0.6 mi |
| Spruce Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 0.8 mi |
| Big Bickford Mountain | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 1.1 mi |
| Thompson Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Scarface Mountain | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 1.2 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Burnt Brook located?
Burnt Brook is in Grafton County, New Hampshire, approximately 44.1 miles west-southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Franconia topographic quadrangle.
How far is Burnt Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 76 minutes, 44.1 miles west-southwest (bearing WSW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Burnt Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Burnt Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 871593 on the Franconia quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Burnt 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: Q43196716.