Crystal Brook — Streams 40.1 Miles WSW of Chapman Inn
Grafton County, New Hampshire · USGS Mount Carrigain Quadrangle · GNIS 871750
Catalogued on the USGS Mount Carrigain quadrangle in Grafton County, New Hampshire, Crystal Brook — a stream — lies 40.1 miles west-southwest of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “river in Grafton County, New Hampshire, United States”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 871750, Crystal Brook is recorded as a stream on the USGS Mount Carrigain quadrangle in Grafton County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/009). Catalogued in GNIS since 08/27/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Crystal Brook sits at 44.11507° N, 71.49091° W (DMS 44°06′54″ N, 71°29′27″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.09056° N, 71.49556° W (DMS 44°05′26″ N, 71°29′44″ 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 Crystal Brook itself. The ones closest to Crystal Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| North Fork East Branch Pemigewasset River | Mount Osceola | 0.8 mi |
| Carrigain Branch | Mount Carrigain | 1.1 mi |
| Shoal Pond Brook | Mount Carrigain | 1.1 mi |
| Norcross Brook | Mount Carrigain | 1.7 mi |
| Notch Brook | Mount Carrigain | 1.7 mi |
| Jumping Brook | Crawford Notch | 2.2 mi |
| Black Brook | Mount Osceola | 2.3 mi |
| Anderson Brook | Mount Carrigain | 2.3 mi |
| Cedar Brook | Mount Osceola | 3.4 mi |
| Whitewall Brook | Crawford Notch | 3.6 mi |
Features on the USGS Mount Carrigain Quadrangle
The Mount Carrigain 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 36 catalogued natural features alongside Crystal Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carrigain Branch | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 1.1 mi |
| Shoal Pond Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 1.1 mi |
| Norcross Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 1.7 mi |
| Notch Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 1.7 mi |
| Mount Hancock | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 2.2 mi |
| Anderson Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 2.3 mi |
| Carrigain Pond | Lakes | Grafton County, NH | 2.4 mi |
| Mount Carrigain | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 2.6 mi |
| Signal Ridge | Ridges | Grafton County, NH | 2.8 mi |
| Vose Spur | Ridges | Grafton County, NH | 2.9 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 69-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Crystal Brook — 40.1 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 (44.115°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 40.1 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Crystal Brook track the nearby North Fork East Branch Pemigewasset River stream (0.8 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Crystal Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Fork East Branch Pemigewasset River | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 0.8 mi |
| Carrigain Branch | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 1.1 mi |
| Shoal Pond Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 1.1 mi |
| Norcross Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 1.7 mi |
| Notch Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 1.7 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Crystal Brook located?
Crystal Brook is in Grafton County, New Hampshire, approximately 40.1 miles west-southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Mount Carrigain topographic quadrangle.
How far is Crystal Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 69 minutes, 40.1 miles west-southwest (bearing WSW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Crystal Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Crystal Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 871750 on the Mount Carrigain quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Crystal 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: Q34718585.