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Flume Cascade — Streams 33.4 Miles WSW of Chapman Inn
Carroll County, New Hampshire · USGS Crawford Notch Quadrangle · GNIS 871892
Within Carroll County, New Hampshire, on the USGS Crawford Notch quadrangle, the stream known as Flume Cascade sits 33.4 miles west-southwest of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “river in the United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Carroll County, New Hampshire, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Flume Cascade as a stream on the Crawford Notch topographic quadrangle (FIPS 33/003), under Feature ID 871892. Catalogued in GNIS since 08/27/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Flume Cascade sits at 44.20757° N, 71.40480° W (DMS 44°12′27″ N, 71°24′17″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.21417° N, 71.38944° W (DMS 44°12′51″ N, 71°23′22″ W) — useful for anglers and paddlers tracing the upstream end.
Other streams in Carroll County, New Hampshire
Carroll County, NH contains 152 streams catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Flume Cascade itself. The ones closest to Flume Cascade:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Kedron Brook | Crawford Notch | 2.3 mi |
| Webster Brook | Crawford Notch | 2.9 mi |
| Sleeper Brook | Stairs Mountain | 5.1 mi |
| Bemis Brook | Stairs Mountain | 5.2 mi |
| Davis Brook | Stairs Mountain | 5.4 mi |
| Nancy Brook | Bartlett | 7 mi |
| Lower Stairs Brook | Stairs Mountain | 7.5 mi |
| Halfway Brook | Bartlett | 7.9 mi |
| Otis Brook | Stairs Mountain | 8.8 mi |
| Sawyer River | Bartlett | 8.9 mi |
Features on the USGS Crawford Notch Quadrangle
The Crawford Notch 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 41 catalogued natural features alongside Flume Cascade. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Silver Cascade | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.1 mi |
| Elephant Head | Pillars | Carroll County, NH | 0.3 mi |
| Mount Willard | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 0.5 mi |
| Elephant Head Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.6 mi |
| Willey Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 0.7 mi |
| Saco Lake | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 0.7 mi |
| Gibbs Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.1 mi |
| Mount Avalon | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Ammonoosuc Lake | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Mount Webster | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.2 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing WSW out of Bethel for 33.4 miles (west-southwest) and you reach Flume Cascade; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 57 minutes.
Best time to visit
Best observed in late spring and early summer when flow is strong and banks are visible. At this latitude (44.208°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 33.4 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Flume Cascade track the nearby Silver Cascade stream (essentially adjacent) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Flume Cascade
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Silver Cascade | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.1 mi |
| Elephant Head | Pillars | Carroll County, NH | 0.3 mi |
| Mount Willard | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 0.5 mi |
| Elephant Head Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.6 mi |
| Willey Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 0.7 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Flume Cascade located?
Flume Cascade is in Carroll County, New Hampshire, approximately 33.4 miles west-southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Crawford Notch topographic quadrangle.
How far is Flume Cascade from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 57 minutes, 33.4 miles west-southwest (bearing WSW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Flume Cascade?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Flume Cascade as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 871892 on the Crawford Notch quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Flume Cascade?
Best observed in late spring and early summer when flow is strong and banks are visible.
How many other streams are in Carroll County, New Hampshire?
GNIS lists 151 other streams in Carroll County, New Hampshire.
Wikidata: Q34751591.