Flume Brook — Streams 48.7 Miles WSW of Chapman Inn
Grafton County, New Hampshire · USGS Lincoln Quadrangle · GNIS 871890
48.7 miles west-southwest of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Lincoln topographic quadrangle, Flume Brook is a stream recorded in Grafton County, New Hampshire by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Wikidata short description: “tributary of the Pemigewasset River in Grafton County, New Hampshire, USA”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Lincoln 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Flume Brook in Grafton County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/009), classified as a stream in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 871890). Catalogued in GNIS since 08/27/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Flume Brook sits at 44.10007° N, 71.67564° W (DMS 44°06′00″ N, 71°40′32″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.11167° N, 71.63889° W (DMS 44°06′42″ N, 71°38′20″ 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 Flume Brook itself. The ones closest to Flume Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Whitehouse Brook | Lincoln | 1 mi |
| Cascade Brook | Lincoln | 1.2 mi |
| Boyce Brook | Lincoln | 1.4 mi |
| Dry Brook | Franconia | 2.2 mi |
| Walker Brook | Franconia | 2.7 mi |
| Loon Pond Brook | Lincoln | 3.6 mi |
| Pollard Brook | Lincoln | 3.6 mi |
| Boyle Brook | Lincoln | 3.8 mi |
| Clear Brook | Mount Osceola | 3.8 mi |
| Hancock Branch | Mount Osceola | 4.7 mi |
Features on the USGS Lincoln Quadrangle
The Lincoln 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 20 catalogued natural features alongside Flume Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Flume | Valleys | Grafton County, NH | 0 mi |
| The Pool | Lakes | Grafton County, NH | 0.3 mi |
| Whitehouse Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 1 mi |
| Shadow Lake | Reservoirs | Grafton County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Cascade Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Lincoln Reservoir | Reservoirs | Grafton County, NH | 1.4 mi |
| Boyce Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 1.4 mi |
| The Basin | Basins | Grafton County, NH | 1.6 mi |
| Little Coolidge Mountain | Ridges | Grafton County, NH | 1.8 mi |
| Mount Liberty | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 2 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 48.7 miles west-southwest (bearing WSW) of Flume Brook. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 83 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 (44.100°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 48.7 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Flume Brook track the nearby The Flume valley (essentially adjacent) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Flume Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Flume | Valleys | Grafton County, NH | 0 mi |
| The Pool | Lakes | Grafton County, NH | 0.3 mi |
| Whitehouse Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 1 mi |
| Shadow Lake | Reservoirs | Grafton County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Cascade Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 1.2 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Flume Brook located?
Flume Brook is in Grafton County, New Hampshire, approximately 48.7 miles west-southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Lincoln topographic quadrangle.
How far is Flume Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 83 minutes, 48.7 miles west-southwest (bearing WSW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Flume Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Flume Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 871890 on the Lincoln quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Flume 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: Q34751583.