Flume Brook — Streams 45.6 Miles SW of Chapman Inn
Grafton County, New Hampshire · USGS Mount Tripyramid Quadrangle · GNIS 871891
Catalogued on the USGS Mount Tripyramid quadrangle in Grafton County, New Hampshire, Flume Brook — a stream — lies 45.6 miles southwest of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “tributary of the Mad River in Grafton County, New Hampshire, USA”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 871891, Flume Brook is recorded as a stream on the USGS Mount Tripyramid quadrangle in Grafton County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/009). Catalogued in GNIS since 08/27/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Flume Brook sits at 43.98479° N, 71.49785° W (DMS 43°59′05″ N, 71°29′52″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 43.99417° N, 71.46500° W (DMS 43°59′39″ N, 71°27′54″ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Kancamagus Brook | Mount Tripyramid | 0.3 mi |
| Greeley Brook | Waterville Valley | 0.6 mi |
| Avalanche Brook | Mount Tripyramid | 1.2 mi |
| Cascade Brook | Waterville Valley | 1.2 mi |
| Osceola Brook | Waterville Valley | 1.3 mi |
| Tecumseh Brook | Waterville Valley | 1.5 mi |
| Slide Brook | Mount Tripyramid | 1.6 mi |
| Cold Brook | Mount Tripyramid | 2.1 mi |
| West Branch Mad River | Waterville Valley | 2.2 mi |
| Snows Brook | Waterville Valley | 2.6 mi |
Features on the USGS Mount Tripyramid Quadrangle
The Mount Tripyramid 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 39 catalogued natural features alongside Flume Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kancamagus Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 0.3 mi |
| The Scaur | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 0.5 mi |
| Flume Peak | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 0.9 mi |
| Avalanche Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Norway Rapids | Waterfalls | Grafton County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| The Ledges | Benches | Grafton County, NH | 1.6 mi |
| Slide Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 1.6 mi |
| Livermore Pass | Gaps | Grafton County, NH | 1.9 mi |
| Cold Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 2.1 mi |
| Scaur Peak | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 2.4 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 78-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Flume Brook — 45.6 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 (43.985°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 45.6 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Flume Brook track the nearby Kancamagus Brook stream (0.3 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Flume Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kancamagus Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 0.3 mi |
| The Scaur | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 0.5 mi |
| Greeley Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 0.6 mi |
| Flume Peak | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 0.9 mi |
| Avalanche 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 45.6 miles southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Mount Tripyramid topographic quadrangle.
How far is Flume Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 78 minutes, 45.6 miles southwest (bearing SW) 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 871891 on the Mount Tripyramid 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: Q34751574.