Hardy Brook — Streams 49.6 Miles SW of Chapman Inn
Grafton County, New Hampshire · USGS Waterville Valley Quadrangle · GNIS 872011
Catalogued on the USGS Waterville Valley quadrangle in Grafton County, New Hampshire, Hardy Brook — a stream — lies 49.6 miles southwest of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 872011, Hardy Brook is recorded as a stream on the USGS Waterville Valley quadrangle in Grafton County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/009). Catalogued in GNIS since 08/27/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Hardy Brook sits at 43.92701° N, 71.53508° W (DMS 43°55′37″ N, 71°32′06″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 43.95806° N, 71.54861° W (DMS 43°57′29″ N, 71°32′55″ 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 Hardy Brook itself. The ones closest to Hardy Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Dry Brook | Waterville Valley | 0.8 mi |
| Drakes Brook | Waterville Valley | 1.8 mi |
| Snows Brook | Waterville Valley | 1.9 mi |
| West Branch Mad River | Waterville Valley | 2.2 mi |
| Tecumseh Brook | Waterville Valley | 3 mi |
| Cascade Brook | Waterville Valley | 3.2 mi |
| Osceola Brook | Waterville Valley | 3.3 mi |
| Avalanche Brook | Mount Tripyramid | 3.5 mi |
| Slide Brook | Mount Tripyramid | 4.1 mi |
| Cold Brook | Mount Tripyramid | 4.2 mi |
Features on the USGS Waterville Valley Quadrangle
The Waterville Valley 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 19 catalogued natural features alongside Hardy Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shell Cascade | Waterfalls | Grafton County, NH | 0.2 mi |
| Dry Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 0.8 mi |
| Jennings Peak | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 1.6 mi |
| Noon Peak | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 1.7 mi |
| Drakes Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 1.8 mi |
| Snows Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 1.9 mi |
| Green Mountain | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 2 mi |
| West Branch Mad River | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 2.2 mi |
| Mount Tecumseh | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 2.9 mi |
| Tecumseh Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 3 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 85-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Hardy Brook — 49.6 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 (43.927°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 49.6 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Hardy Brook track the nearby Shell Cascade waterfall (0.2 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Hardy Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shell Cascade | Waterfalls | Grafton County, NH | 0.2 mi |
| Dry Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 0.8 mi |
| Jennings Peak | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 1.6 mi |
| Noon Peak | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 1.7 mi |
| Drakes Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 1.8 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Hardy Brook located?
Hardy Brook is in Grafton County, New Hampshire, approximately 49.6 miles southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Waterville Valley topographic quadrangle.
How far is Hardy Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 85 minutes, 49.6 miles southwest (bearing SW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Hardy Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Hardy Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 872011 on the Waterville Valley quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Hardy 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.