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Franconia Branch — Streams 44.2 Miles WSW of Chapman Inn
Grafton County, New Hampshire · USGS Mount Osceola Quadrangle · GNIS 871903
Catalogued on the USGS Mount Osceola quadrangle in Grafton County, New Hampshire, Franconia Branch — a stream — lies 44.2 miles west-southwest of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “river in the United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 871903, Franconia Branch is recorded as a stream on the USGS Mount Osceola quadrangle in Grafton County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/009). Catalogued in GNIS since 08/27/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Franconia Branch sits at 44.10090° N, 71.57369° W (DMS 44°06′03″ N, 71°34′25″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.17145° N, 71.63369° W (DMS 44°10′17″ N, 71°38′01″ 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 Franconia Branch itself. The ones closest to Franconia Branch:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Birch Island Brook | Mount Osceola | 0.2 mi |
| Cedar Brook | Mount Osceola | 0.9 mi |
| Lincoln Brook | Mount Osceola | 1.2 mi |
| Black Brook | Mount Osceola | 1.9 mi |
| Hellgate Brook | South Twin Mountain | 2.4 mi |
| Hancock Branch | Mount Osceola | 2.9 mi |
| Redrock Brook | South Twin Mountain | 3.2 mi |
| North Fork East Branch Pemigewasset River | Mount Osceola | 3.6 mi |
| Clear Brook | Mount Osceola | 3.7 mi |
| Boyle Brook | Lincoln | 4 mi |
Features on the USGS Mount Osceola Quadrangle
The Mount Osceola 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 30 catalogued natural features alongside Franconia Branch. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Birch Island Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 0.2 mi |
| Ice Pond | Lakes | Grafton County, NH | 0.2 mi |
| Franconia Falls | Waterfalls | Grafton County, NH | 0.4 mi |
| Black Pond | Lakes | Grafton County, NH | 0.6 mi |
| Cedar Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 0.9 mi |
| Lincoln Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Black Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 1.9 mi |
| Whaleback Mountain | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 2.5 mi |
| Mount Hitchcock | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 2.5 mi |
| Potash Knob | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 2.7 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 76-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Franconia Branch — 44.2 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 (44.101°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 44.2 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Franconia Branch track the nearby Birch Island Brook stream (0.2 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Franconia Branch
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Birch Island Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 0.2 mi |
| Ice Pond | Lakes | Grafton County, NH | 0.2 mi |
| Franconia Falls | Waterfalls | Grafton County, NH | 0.4 mi |
| Black Pond | Lakes | Grafton County, NH | 0.6 mi |
| Cedar Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 0.9 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Franconia Branch located?
Franconia Branch is in Grafton County, New Hampshire, approximately 44.2 miles west-southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Mount Osceola topographic quadrangle.
How far is Franconia Branch from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 76 minutes, 44.2 miles west-southwest (bearing WSW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Franconia Branch?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Franconia Branch as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 871903 on the Mount Osceola quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Franconia Branch?
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: Q34756021.