Hatch Brook — Streams 45.4 Miles W of Chapman Inn
Grafton County, New Hampshire · USGS Bethlehem Quadrangle · GNIS 867405
45.4 miles west of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Bethlehem topographic quadrangle, Hatch Brook is a stream recorded in Grafton County, New Hampshire by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Bethlehem 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Hatch Brook in Grafton County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/009), classified as a stream in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 867405). Catalogued in GNIS since 08/27/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Hatch Brook sits at 44.32701° N, 71.70148° W (DMS 44°19′37″ N, 71°42′05″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.34694° N, 71.72889° W (DMS 44°20′49″ N, 71°43′44″ 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 Hatch Brook itself. The ones closest to Hatch Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Barrett Brook | Bethlehem | 1.2 mi |
| Black Brook | Bethlehem | 1.5 mi |
| Fowler Brook | Bethlehem | 1.5 mi |
| Baker Brook | Littleton | 3.1 mi |
| Palmer Brook | Littleton | 3.3 mi |
| Black Brook | Bethlehem | 3.9 mi |
| Beaver Brook | Franconia | 6.1 mi |
| Carpenter Brook | Miles Pond | 6.1 mi |
| North Branch Gale River | Franconia | 6.6 mi |
| South Branch Gale River | Franconia | 6.6 mi |
Features on the USGS Bethlehem Quadrangle
The Bethlehem 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 18 catalogued natural features alongside Hatch Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hedgehog Hill | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 0.8 mi |
| Barrett Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Black Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 1.5 mi |
| Fowler Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 1.5 mi |
| Forest Lake | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 2 mi |
| Ammonoosucuc River Reservoir | Reservoirs | Grafton County, NH | 2.6 mi |
| Mann Hill | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 2.7 mi |
| Russell Hill | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 2.7 mi |
| Howland Hill | Summits | Coos County, NH | 3.2 mi |
| Miller Pond | Reservoirs | Grafton County, NH | 3.4 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 45.4 miles west (bearing W) of Hatch Brook. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 78 minutes — comfortably inside a half-day outing window after breakfast.
Best time to visit
Best observed in late spring and early summer when flow is strong and banks are visible. At this latitude (44.327°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 45.4 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Hatch Brook track the nearby Hedgehog Hill summit (0.8 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Hatch Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hedgehog Hill | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 0.8 mi |
| Barrett Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Black Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 1.5 mi |
| Fowler Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 1.5 mi |
| Forest Lake | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 2 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Hatch Brook located?
Hatch Brook is in Grafton County, New Hampshire, approximately 45.4 miles west of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Bethlehem topographic quadrangle.
How far is Hatch Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 78 minutes, 45.4 miles west (bearing W) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Hatch Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Hatch Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 867405 on the Bethlehem quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Hatch 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.