Dry Brook — Streams 48.2 Miles WSW of Chapman Inn
Grafton County, New Hampshire · USGS Franconia Quadrangle · GNIS 871801
Catalogued on the USGS Franconia quadrangle in Grafton County, New Hampshire, Dry Brook — a stream — lies 48.2 miles west-southwest of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 871801, Dry Brook is recorded as a stream on the USGS Franconia quadrangle in Grafton County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/009). Catalogued in GNIS since 08/27/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Dry Brook sits at 44.13145° N, 71.68425° W (DMS 44°07′53″ N, 71°41′03″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.14444° N, 71.65250° W (DMS 44°08′40″ N, 71°39′09″ 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 Dry Brook itself. The ones closest to Dry Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Walker Brook | Franconia | 0.5 mi |
| Cascade Brook | Lincoln | 1 mi |
| Whitehouse Brook | Lincoln | 1.3 mi |
| Flume Brook | Lincoln | 2.2 mi |
| Boyce Brook | Lincoln | 3.5 mi |
| Skookumchuck Brook | Franconia | 4.3 mi |
| Jordan Brook | Franconia | 4.4 mi |
| Redrock Brook | South Twin Mountain | 5.1 mi |
| Hellgate Brook | South Twin Mountain | 5.1 mi |
| Lincoln Brook | Mount Osceola | 5.1 mi |
Features on the USGS Franconia Quadrangle
The Franconia 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 39 catalogued natural features alongside Dry Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walker Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 0.5 mi |
| Lonesome Lake | Lakes | Grafton County, NH | 1 mi |
| Franconia Notch | Gaps | Grafton County, NH | 1.5 mi |
| The Cannon Balls | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 1.8 mi |
| Cannon Mountain | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 1.9 mi |
| Old Man of the Mountain (historical) | Cliffs | Grafton County, NH | 2 mi |
| Little Haystack Mountain | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 2.1 mi |
| Profile Lake | Lakes | Grafton County, NH | 2.3 mi |
| Mount Lincoln | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 2.3 mi |
| Eagles Lakes | Lakes | Grafton County, NH | 2.4 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 83-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Dry Brook — 48.2 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 (44.131°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 48.2 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Dry Brook track the nearby Walker Brook stream (0.5 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Dry Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walker Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 0.5 mi |
| The Basin | Basins | Grafton County, NH | 0.6 mi |
| Cascade Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 1 mi |
| Lonesome Lake | Lakes | Grafton County, NH | 1 mi |
| Whitehouse Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 1.3 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Dry Brook located?
Dry Brook is in Grafton County, New Hampshire, approximately 48.2 miles west-southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Franconia topographic quadrangle.
How far is Dry Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 83 minutes, 48.2 miles west-southwest (bearing WSW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Dry Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Dry Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 871801 on the Franconia quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Dry 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.