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Cheney Brook — Streams 45.2 Miles SW of Chapman Inn
Grafton County, New Hampshire · USGS Mount Osceola Quadrangle · GNIS 871669
Catalogued on the USGS Mount Osceola quadrangle in Grafton County, New Hampshire, Cheney Brook — a stream — lies 45.2 miles southwest of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 871669, Cheney 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
Cheney Brook sits at 44.03062° N, 71.53813° W (DMS 44°01′50″ N, 71°32′17″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.01722° N, 71.55694° W (DMS 44°01′02″ N, 71°33′25″ 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 Cheney Brook itself. The ones closest to Cheney Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| North Fork Hancock Branch | Mount Osceola | 0.6 mi |
| South Fork Hancock Branch | Mount Osceola | 0.6 mi |
| Pine Brook | Mount Osceola | 0.6 mi |
| Greeley Brook | Waterville Valley | 3.2 mi |
| East Pond Brook | Waterville Valley | 3.6 mi |
| Hancock Branch | Mount Osceola | 3.6 mi |
| Flume Brook | Mount Tripyramid | 3.7 mi |
| Clear Brook | Waterville Valley | 3.8 mi |
| Little East Pond Brook | Waterville Valley | 3.9 mi |
| Kancamagus Brook | Mount Tripyramid | 3.9 mi |
Features on the USGS Mount Osceola Quadrangle
The Mount Osceola 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 30 catalogued natural features alongside Cheney Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Fork Hancock Branch | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 0.6 mi |
| South Fork Hancock Branch | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 0.6 mi |
| Pine Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 0.6 mi |
| West Peak | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 1.7 mi |
| Mad River Notch | Gaps | Grafton County, NH | 1.8 mi |
| East Peak | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 1.9 mi |
| Mount Osceola | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 2 mi |
| Sandwich Range | Ranges | Grafton County, NH | 2 mi |
| East Pond | Lakes | Grafton County, NH | 2.1 mi |
| Greeley Ponds | Lakes | Grafton County, NH | 2.3 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 78-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Cheney Brook — 45.2 miles southwest as the crow flies, on compass bearing SW.
Best time to visit
Best observed in late spring and early summer when flow is strong and banks are visible. At this latitude (44.031°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 45.2 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Cheney Brook track the nearby North Fork Hancock Branch stream (0.6 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Cheney Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Fork Hancock Branch | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 0.6 mi |
| South Fork Hancock Branch | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 0.6 mi |
| Pine Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 0.6 mi |
| West Peak | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 1.7 mi |
| Mad River Notch | Gaps | Grafton County, NH | 1.8 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Cheney Brook located?
Cheney Brook is in Grafton County, New Hampshire, approximately 45.2 miles southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Mount Osceola topographic quadrangle.
How far is Cheney Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 78 minutes, 45.2 miles southwest (bearing SW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Cheney Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Cheney Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 871669 on the Mount Osceola quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Cheney 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.