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Hale Brook — Streams 36.4 Miles WSW of Chapman Inn
Grafton County, New Hampshire · USGS Crawford Notch Quadrangle · GNIS 871990
Catalogued on the USGS Crawford Notch quadrangle in Grafton County, New Hampshire, Hale Brook — a stream — lies 36.4 miles west-southwest of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “river in Grafton County, New Hampshire, United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 871990, Hale Brook is recorded as a stream on the USGS Crawford Notch quadrangle in Grafton County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/009). Catalogued in GNIS since 08/27/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Hale Brook sits at 44.24284° N, 71.49036° W (DMS 44°14′34″ N, 71°29′25″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.22729° N, 71.50508° W (DMS 44°13′38″ N, 71°30′18″ 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 Hale Brook itself. The ones closest to Hale Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Mount Tom Brook | Crawford Notch | 1.1 mi |
| Havie Brook | Crawford Notch | 1.3 mi |
| Mount Field Brook | Crawford Notch | 2.2 mi |
| Tuttle Brook | Twin Mountain | 2.9 mi |
| Haystack Brook | Twin Mountain | 4.9 mi |
| Willey Brook | Crawford Notch | 5.2 mi |
| Whitewall Brook | Crawford Notch | 5.3 mi |
| Jumping Brook | Crawford Notch | 6.6 mi |
| Spruce Brook | Franconia | 7 mi |
| Thompson Brook | Franconia | 7.1 mi |
Features on the USGS Crawford Notch Quadrangle
The Crawford Notch 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 41 catalogued natural features alongside Hale Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Rosebrook | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 0.9 mi |
| Mount Tom Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 1.1 mi |
| Havie Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Mount Stickney | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 1.7 mi |
| Mount Echo | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 2 mi |
| Mount Field Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 2.2 mi |
| Rosebrook Mountains | Ridges | Grafton County, NH | 2.8 mi |
| Crawford Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 3 mi |
| Zealand Falls | Waterfalls | Grafton County, NH | 3.1 mi |
| Mount Tom | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 3.1 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 62-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Hale Brook — 36.4 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 (44.243°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 36.4 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Hale Brook track the nearby Mount Oscar summit (0.7 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Hale Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Oscar | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 0.7 mi |
| Mount Rosebrook | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 0.9 mi |
| South Sugarloaf | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 1.1 mi |
| Mount Tom Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 1.1 mi |
| Havie Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 1.3 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Hale Brook located?
Hale Brook is in Grafton County, New Hampshire, approximately 36.4 miles west-southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Crawford Notch topographic quadrangle.
How far is Hale Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 62 minutes, 36.4 miles west-southwest (bearing WSW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Hale Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Hale Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 871990 on the Crawford Notch quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Hale 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: Q34773565.