Drakes Brook — Streams 47.9 Miles SW of Chapman Inn
Grafton County, New Hampshire · USGS Waterville Valley Quadrangle · GNIS 871798
Catalogued on the USGS Waterville Valley quadrangle in Grafton County, New Hampshire, Drakes Brook — a stream — lies 47.9 miles southwest of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “river in the United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 871798, Drakes Brook is recorded as a stream on the USGS Waterville Valley quadrangle in Grafton County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/009). Catalogued in GNIS since 08/27/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Drakes Brook sits at 43.93396° N, 71.49952° W (DMS 43°56′02″ N, 71°29′58″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 43.90556° N, 71.50139° W (DMS 43°54′20″ N, 71°30′05″ 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 Drakes Brook itself. The ones closest to Drakes Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Dry Brook | Waterville Valley | 1 mi |
| Snows Brook | Waterville Valley | 1.2 mi |
| West Branch Mad River | Waterville Valley | 1.6 mi |
| Hardy Brook | Waterville Valley | 1.8 mi |
| Avalanche Brook | Mount Tripyramid | 2.4 mi |
| Cascade Brook | Waterville Valley | 2.4 mi |
| Tecumseh Brook | Waterville Valley | 2.5 mi |
| Cold Brook | Mount Tripyramid | 2.6 mi |
| Slide Brook | Mount Tripyramid | 2.7 mi |
| Osceola Brook | Waterville Valley | 2.8 mi |
Features on the USGS Waterville Valley Quadrangle
The Waterville Valley 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 19 catalogued natural features alongside Drakes Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Noon Peak | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 1 mi |
| Dry Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 1 mi |
| Snows Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| West Branch Mad River | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 1.6 mi |
| Jennings Peak | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 1.7 mi |
| Shell Cascade | Waterfalls | Grafton County, NH | 1.8 mi |
| Hardy Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 1.8 mi |
| Cascade Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 2.4 mi |
| Tecumseh Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 2.5 mi |
| Osceola Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 2.8 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 82-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Drakes Brook — 47.9 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 (43.934°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 47.9 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Drakes Brook track the nearby Fletcher Cascades waterfall (0.6 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Drakes Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fletcher Cascades | Waterfalls | Grafton County, NH | 0.6 mi |
| Noon Peak | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 1 mi |
| Dry Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 1 mi |
| Snows Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| West Branch Mad River | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 1.6 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Drakes Brook located?
Drakes Brook is in Grafton County, New Hampshire, approximately 47.9 miles southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Waterville Valley topographic quadrangle.
How far is Drakes Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 82 minutes, 47.9 miles southwest (bearing SW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Drakes Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Drakes Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 871798 on the Waterville Valley quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Drakes 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: Q34730300.