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Haystack Brook — Streams 40.2 Miles WSW of Chapman Inn
Grafton County, New Hampshire · USGS Twin Mountain Quadrangle · GNIS 872025
40.2 miles west-southwest of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Twin Mountain topographic quadrangle, Haystack Brook is a stream recorded in Grafton County, New Hampshire by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Twin Mountain 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Haystack Brook in Grafton County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/009), classified as a stream in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 872025). Catalogued in GNIS since 08/27/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Haystack Brook sits at 44.27117° N, 71.58008° W (DMS 44°16′16″ N, 71°34′48″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.22784° N, 71.56258° W (DMS 44°13′40″ N, 71°33′45″ 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 Haystack Brook itself. The ones closest to Haystack Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Tuttle Brook | Twin Mountain | 2.1 mi |
| Black Brook | Bethlehem | 3.3 mi |
| North Branch Gale River | Franconia | 3.4 mi |
| South Branch Gale River | Franconia | 3.4 mi |
| Scarface Brook | Franconia | 3.8 mi |
| Beaver Brook | Franconia | 3.9 mi |
| Thompson Brook | Franconia | 4.2 mi |
| Spruce Brook | Franconia | 4.5 mi |
| Hale Brook | Crawford Notch | 4.9 mi |
| Burnt Brook | Franconia | 5.3 mi |
Features on the USGS Twin Mountain Quadrangle
The Twin Mountain 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 21 catalogued natural features alongside Haystack Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Little River | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.4 mi |
| Alder Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.9 mi |
| Beech Hill | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Tuttle Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 2.1 mi |
| Richardson Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 2.9 mi |
| North Sugarloaf | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 3.2 mi |
| Cherry Mountain Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 3.3 mi |
| Pine Knob | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 3.4 mi |
| Middle Sugarloaf | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 3.4 mi |
| Zealand River | Streams | Coos County, NH | 3.4 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 40.2 miles west-southwest (bearing WSW) of Haystack Brook. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 69 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 (44.271°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 40.2 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Haystack Brook track the nearby Little River stream (0.4 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Haystack Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Little River | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.4 mi |
| Alder Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.9 mi |
| Beech Hill | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Twin Mountain Reservoir | Reservoirs | Grafton County, NH | 2.1 mi |
| Tuttle Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 2.1 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Haystack Brook located?
Haystack Brook is in Grafton County, New Hampshire, approximately 40.2 miles west-southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Twin Mountain topographic quadrangle.
How far is Haystack Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 69 minutes, 40.2 miles west-southwest (bearing WSW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Haystack Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Haystack Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 872025 on the Twin Mountain quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Haystack 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.