Clear Brook — Streams 49.0 Miles SW of Chapman Inn
Grafton County, New Hampshire · USGS Waterville Valley Quadrangle · GNIS 871694
Within Grafton County, New Hampshire, on the USGS Waterville Valley quadrangle, the stream known as Clear Brook sits 49.0 miles southwest of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Grafton County, New Hampshire, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Clear Brook as a stream on the Waterville Valley topographic quadrangle (FIPS 33/009), under Feature ID 871694. Catalogued in GNIS since 08/27/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Clear Brook sits at 43.99785° N, 71.59841° W (DMS 43°59′52″ N, 71°35′54″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.00618° N, 71.58341° W (DMS 44°00′22″ N, 71°35′00″ 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 Clear Brook itself. The ones closest to Clear Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Little East Pond Brook | Waterville Valley | 0.2 mi |
| East Pond Brook | Waterville Valley | 0.4 mi |
| Cheney Brook | Mount Osceola | 3.8 mi |
| Pine Brook | Mount Osceola | 4 mi |
| North Fork Hancock Branch | Mount Osceola | 4.3 mi |
| South Fork Hancock Branch | Mount Osceola | 4.3 mi |
| Boyle Brook | Lincoln | 4.4 mi |
| Osceola Brook | Waterville Valley | 4.4 mi |
| Hancock Branch | Mount Osceola | 4.4 mi |
| Clear Brook | Mount Osceola | 4.5 mi |
Features on the USGS Waterville Valley Quadrangle
The Waterville Valley 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 19 catalogued natural features alongside Clear Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Little East Pond Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 0.2 mi |
| East Pond Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 0.4 mi |
| Thornton Gap | Gaps | Grafton County, NH | 2.2 mi |
| Breadtray Ridge | Ridges | Grafton County, NH | 2.7 mi |
| Mount Tecumseh | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 3 mi |
| Green Mountain | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 3.8 mi |
| Osceola Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 4.4 mi |
| Tecumseh Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 4.6 mi |
| Cascade Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 4.9 mi |
| Greeley Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 4.9 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing SW out of Bethel for 49.0 miles (southwest) and you reach Clear Brook; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 84 minutes.
Best time to visit
Best observed in late spring and early summer when flow is strong and banks are visible. At this latitude (43.998°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 49.0 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Clear Brook track the nearby Little East Pond Brook stream (0.2 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Clear Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Little East Pond Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 0.2 mi |
| East Pond Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 0.4 mi |
| Little East Pond | Lakes | Grafton County, NH | 1.6 mi |
| East Pond | Lakes | Grafton County, NH | 1.7 mi |
| Scar Ridge | Ridges | Grafton County, NH | 2.2 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Clear Brook located?
Clear Brook is in Grafton County, New Hampshire, approximately 49.0 miles southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Waterville Valley topographic quadrangle.
How far is Clear Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 84 minutes, 49.0 miles southwest (bearing SW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Clear Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Clear Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 871694 on the Waterville Valley quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Clear 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.