Clear Brook — Streams 47.6 Miles WSW of Chapman Inn
Grafton County, New Hampshire · USGS Mount Osceola Quadrangle · GNIS 871695
47.6 miles west-southwest of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Mount Osceola topographic quadrangle, Clear Brook is a stream recorded in Grafton County, New Hampshire by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Mount Osceola 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Clear Brook in Grafton County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/009), classified as a stream in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 871695). Catalogued in GNIS since 08/27/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Clear Brook sits at 44.06007° N, 71.62175° W (DMS 44°03′36″ N, 71°37′18″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.09201° N, 71.62786° W (DMS 44°05′31″ N, 71°37′40″ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Boyle Brook | Lincoln | 0.3 mi |
| Loon Pond Brook | Lincoln | 1.2 mi |
| Hancock Branch | Mount Osceola | 1.2 mi |
| Pollard Brook | Lincoln | 1.7 mi |
| Boyce Brook | Lincoln | 3.3 mi |
| Birch Island Brook | Mount Osceola | 3.5 mi |
| Franconia Branch | Mount Osceola | 3.7 mi |
| Flume Brook | Lincoln | 3.8 mi |
| Pine Brook | Mount Osceola | 4.2 mi |
| Little East Pond Brook | Waterville Valley | 4.4 mi |
Features on the USGS Mount Osceola Quadrangle
The Mount Osceola 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 30 catalogued natural features alongside Clear Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Potash Knob | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 1 mi |
| Black Mountain | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Hancock Branch | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| North Peak | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 1.7 mi |
| Loon Mountain | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 1.7 mi |
| Whaleback Mountain | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 1.9 mi |
| Scar Ridge | Ridges | Grafton County, NH | 2.5 mi |
| Little East Pond | Lakes | Grafton County, NH | 3.4 mi |
| Ice Pond | Lakes | Grafton County, NH | 3.5 mi |
| Birch Island Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 3.5 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 47.6 miles west-southwest (bearing WSW) of Clear Brook. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 82 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 (44.060°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 47.6 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Clear Brook track the nearby Boyle Brook stream (0.3 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Clear Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boyle Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 0.3 mi |
| Potash Knob | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 1 mi |
| Black Mountain | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Loon Pond Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Hancock Branch | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 1.2 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Clear Brook located?
Clear Brook is in Grafton County, New Hampshire, approximately 47.6 miles west-southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Mount Osceola topographic quadrangle.
How far is Clear Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 82 minutes, 47.6 miles west-southwest (bearing WSW) 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 871695 on the Mount Osceola 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.