East Pond Brook — Streams 48.8 Miles SW of Chapman Inn
Grafton County, New Hampshire · USGS Waterville Valley Quadrangle · GNIS 871837
Catalogued on the USGS Waterville Valley quadrangle in Grafton County, New Hampshire, East Pond Brook — a stream — lies 48.8 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 871837, East Pond 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
East Pond Brook sits at 43.99562° N, 71.59091° W (DMS 43°59′44″ N, 71°35′27″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.00618° N, 71.56674° W (DMS 44°00′22″ N, 71°34′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 East Pond Brook itself. The ones closest to East Pond Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Clear Brook | Waterville Valley | 0.4 mi |
| Little East Pond Brook | Waterville Valley | 0.6 mi |
| Cheney Brook | Mount Osceola | 3.6 mi |
| Pine Brook | Mount Osceola | 3.8 mi |
| Osceola Brook | Waterville Valley | 4 mi |
| North Fork Hancock Branch | Mount Osceola | 4.1 mi |
| South Fork Hancock Branch | Mount Osceola | 4.2 mi |
| Tecumseh Brook | Waterville Valley | 4.2 mi |
| Cascade Brook | Waterville Valley | 4.5 mi |
| Greeley Brook | Waterville Valley | 4.5 mi |
Features on the USGS Waterville Valley Quadrangle
The Waterville Valley 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 19 catalogued natural features alongside East Pond Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clear Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 0.4 mi |
| Little East Pond Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 0.6 mi |
| Thornton Gap | Gaps | Grafton County, NH | 1.8 mi |
| Breadtray Ridge | Ridges | Grafton County, NH | 2.3 mi |
| Mount Tecumseh | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 2.6 mi |
| Green Mountain | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 3.5 mi |
| Osceola Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 4 mi |
| Tecumseh Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 4.2 mi |
| Cascade Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 4.5 mi |
| Greeley Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 4.5 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 84-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from East Pond Brook — 48.8 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 (43.996°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 48.8 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at East Pond Brook track the nearby Clear Brook stream (0.4 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to East Pond Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clear Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 0.4 mi |
| Little East Pond Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 0.6 mi |
| East Pond | Lakes | Grafton County, NH | 1.5 mi |
| Little East Pond | Lakes | Grafton County, NH | 1.6 mi |
| Thornton Gap | Gaps | Grafton County, NH | 1.8 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is East Pond Brook located?
East Pond Brook is in Grafton County, New Hampshire, approximately 48.8 miles southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Waterville Valley topographic quadrangle.
How far is East Pond Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 84 minutes, 48.8 miles southwest (bearing SW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is East Pond Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies East Pond Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 871837 on the Waterville Valley quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit East Pond 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: Q34738212.