Cascade Brook — Streams 48.5 Miles WSW of Chapman Inn
Grafton County, New Hampshire · USGS Lincoln Quadrangle · GNIS 871639
Catalogued on the USGS Lincoln quadrangle in Grafton County, New Hampshire, Cascade Brook — a stream — lies 48.5 miles west-southwest of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “river in Grafton County, New Hampshire, United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 871639, Cascade Brook is recorded as a stream on the USGS Lincoln quadrangle in Grafton County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/009). Catalogued in GNIS since 08/27/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Cascade Brook sits at 44.11673° N, 71.68258° W (DMS 44°07′00″ N, 71°40′57″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.13840° N, 71.70175° W (DMS 44°08′18″ N, 71°42′06″ 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 Cascade Brook itself. The ones closest to Cascade Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Whitehouse Brook | Lincoln | 0.3 mi |
| Dry Brook | Franconia | 1 mi |
| Flume Brook | Lincoln | 1.2 mi |
| Walker Brook | Franconia | 1.5 mi |
| Boyce Brook | Lincoln | 2.5 mi |
| Loon Pond Brook | Lincoln | 4.8 mi |
| Pollard Brook | Lincoln | 4.8 mi |
| Boyle Brook | Lincoln | 4.9 mi |
| Clear Brook | Mount Osceola | 4.9 mi |
| Lincoln Brook | Mount Osceola | 5 mi |
Features on the USGS Lincoln Quadrangle
The Lincoln 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 20 catalogued natural features alongside Cascade Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whitehouse Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 0.3 mi |
| The Basin | Basins | Grafton County, NH | 0.4 mi |
| The Pool | Lakes | Grafton County, NH | 0.9 mi |
| The Flume | Valleys | Grafton County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Flume Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Mount Liberty | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 2 mi |
| Shadow Lake | Reservoirs | Grafton County, NH | 2.3 mi |
| Boyce Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 2.5 mi |
| Lincoln Reservoir | Reservoirs | Grafton County, NH | 2.5 mi |
| Hardwood Ridge | Ridges | Grafton County, NH | 2.7 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 83-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Cascade Brook — 48.5 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 (44.117°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 48.5 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Cascade Brook track the nearby Whitehouse Brook stream (0.3 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Cascade Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whitehouse Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 0.3 mi |
| The Basin | Basins | Grafton County, NH | 0.4 mi |
| The Pool | Lakes | Grafton County, NH | 0.9 mi |
| Dry Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 1 mi |
| The Flume | Valleys | Grafton County, NH | 1.2 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Cascade Brook located?
Cascade Brook is in Grafton County, New Hampshire, approximately 48.5 miles west-southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Lincoln topographic quadrangle.
How far is Cascade Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 83 minutes, 48.5 miles west-southwest (bearing WSW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Cascade Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Cascade Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 871639 on the Lincoln quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Cascade 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: Q34696064.