Cedar Brook — Streams 43.3 Miles WSW of Chapman Inn
Grafton County, New Hampshire · USGS Mount Osceola Quadrangle · GNIS 871648
Catalogued on the USGS Mount Osceola quadrangle in Grafton County, New Hampshire, Cedar Brook — a stream — lies 43.3 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 871648, Cedar Brook is recorded as a stream on the USGS Mount Osceola quadrangle in Grafton County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/009). Catalogued in GNIS since 08/27/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Cedar Brook sits at 44.10646° N, 71.55758° W (DMS 44°06′23″ N, 71°33′27″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.07750° N, 71.50917° W (DMS 44°04′39″ N, 71°30′33″ 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 Cedar Brook itself. The ones closest to Cedar Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Franconia Branch | Mount Osceola | 0.9 mi |
| Black Brook | Mount Osceola | 1 mi |
| Birch Island Brook | Mount Osceola | 1 mi |
| Lincoln Brook | Mount Osceola | 1.4 mi |
| Hellgate Brook | South Twin Mountain | 2.3 mi |
| North Fork East Branch Pemigewasset River | Mount Osceola | 2.7 mi |
| Redrock Brook | South Twin Mountain | 3.1 mi |
| Crystal Brook | Mount Carrigain | 3.4 mi |
| Hancock Branch | Mount Osceola | 3.6 mi |
| Twin Brook | South Twin Mountain | 4 mi |
Features on the USGS Mount Osceola Quadrangle
The Mount Osceola 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 30 catalogued natural features alongside Cedar Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Franconia Branch | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 0.9 mi |
| Black Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 1 mi |
| Birch Island Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 1 mi |
| Franconia Falls | Waterfalls | Grafton County, NH | 1.1 mi |
| Ice Pond | Lakes | Grafton County, NH | 1.1 mi |
| Black Pond | Lakes | Grafton County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Lincoln Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 1.4 mi |
| Mount Hitchcock | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 2.4 mi |
| North Fork East Branch Pemigewasset River | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 2.7 mi |
| Whaleback Mountain | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 3.3 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 74-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Cedar Brook — 43.3 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 (44.106°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 43.3 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Cedar Brook track the nearby Franconia Branch stream (0.9 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Cedar Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Franconia Branch | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 0.9 mi |
| Black Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 1 mi |
| Birch Island Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 1 mi |
| Franconia Falls | Waterfalls | Grafton County, NH | 1.1 mi |
| Ice Pond | Lakes | Grafton County, NH | 1.1 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Cedar Brook located?
Cedar Brook is in Grafton County, New Hampshire, approximately 43.3 miles west-southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Mount Osceola topographic quadrangle.
How far is Cedar Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 74 minutes, 43.3 miles west-southwest (bearing WSW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Cedar Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Cedar Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 871648 on the Mount Osceola quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Cedar 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: Q34697966.