Hellgate Brook — Streams 43.4 Miles WSW of Chapman Inn
Grafton County, New Hampshire · USGS South Twin Mountain Quadrangle · GNIS 872032
Catalogued on the USGS South Twin Mountain quadrangle in Grafton County, New Hampshire, Hellgate Brook — a stream — lies 43.4 miles west-southwest of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 872032, Hellgate Brook is recorded as a stream on the USGS South Twin Mountain quadrangle in Grafton County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/009). Catalogued in GNIS since 08/27/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Hellgate Brook sits at 44.13590° N, 71.58091° W (DMS 44°08′09″ N, 71°34′51″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.15556° N, 71.53861° W (DMS 44°09′20″ N, 71°32′19″ 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 Hellgate Brook itself. The ones closest to Hellgate Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Redrock Brook | South Twin Mountain | 0.8 mi |
| Lincoln Brook | Mount Osceola | 1.3 mi |
| Twin Brook | South Twin Mountain | 1.7 mi |
| Cedar Brook | Mount Osceola | 2.3 mi |
| Franconia Branch | Mount Osceola | 2.4 mi |
| Birch Island Brook | Mount Osceola | 2.5 mi |
| Black Brook | Mount Osceola | 2.8 mi |
| North Fork East Branch Pemigewasset River | Mount Osceola | 3.9 mi |
| Jumping Brook | Crawford Notch | 4.3 mi |
| Crystal Brook | Mount Carrigain | 4.7 mi |
Features on the USGS South Twin Mountain Quadrangle
The South Twin Mountain 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 22 catalogued natural features alongside Hellgate Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Redrock Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 0.8 mi |
| Owls Head | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 1 mi |
| Twin Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 1.7 mi |
| The Cliffs | Cliffs | Grafton County, NH | 2 mi |
| Thirteen Falls | Waterfalls | Grafton County, NH | 2.1 mi |
| Mount Bond | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 2.7 mi |
| Mount Guyot | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 3.2 mi |
| Galehead Mountain | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 3.4 mi |
| South Twin Mountain | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 3.8 mi |
| Mount Garfield | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 3.8 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 74-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Hellgate Brook — 43.4 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 (44.136°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 43.4 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Hellgate Brook track the nearby Redrock Brook stream (0.8 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Hellgate Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Redrock Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 0.8 mi |
| Owls Head | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 1 mi |
| Lincoln Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Twin Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 1.7 mi |
| Black Pond | Lakes | Grafton County, NH | 2 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Hellgate Brook located?
Hellgate Brook is in Grafton County, New Hampshire, approximately 43.4 miles west-southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS South Twin Mountain topographic quadrangle.
How far is Hellgate Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 74 minutes, 43.4 miles west-southwest (bearing WSW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Hellgate Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Hellgate Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 872032 on the South Twin Mountain quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Hellgate 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.