Horne Brook — Streams 41.9 Miles SW of Chapman Inn
Grafton County, New Hampshire · USGS Mount Carrigain Quadrangle · GNIS 873070
Catalogued on the USGS Mount Carrigain quadrangle in Grafton County, New Hampshire, Horne Brook — a stream — lies 41.9 miles southwest of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 873070, Horne Brook is recorded as a stream on the USGS Mount Carrigain quadrangle in Grafton County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/009). Catalogued in GNIS since 02/01/1991.
Coordinates & physical setting
Horne Brook sits at 44.00285° N, 71.42230° W (DMS 44°00′10″ N, 71°25′20″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 43.99757° N, 71.44563° W (DMS 43°59′51″ N, 71°26′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 Horne Brook itself. The ones closest to Horne Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Pine Bend Brook | Mount Carrigain | 0.3 mi |
| Ledge Brook | Mount Carrigain | 0.7 mi |
| Meadow Brook | Mount Carrigain | 1.3 mi |
| Sabbaday Brook | Mount Tripyramid | 1.5 mi |
| Cold Brook | Mount Tripyramid | 3.5 mi |
| Slide Brook | Mount Tripyramid | 3.5 mi |
| Kancamagus Brook | Mount Tripyramid | 3.7 mi |
| Greeley Brook | Waterville Valley | 3.9 mi |
| Carrigain Brook | Mount Carrigain | 3.9 mi |
| Flume Brook | Mount Tripyramid | 4 mi |
Features on the USGS Mount Carrigain Quadrangle
The Mount Carrigain 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 36 catalogued natural features alongside Horne Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pine Bend Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 0.3 mi |
| Ledge Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 0.7 mi |
| Sugar Hill | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Meadow Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Lily Pond | Lakes | Grafton County, NH | 1.9 mi |
| Church Ponds | Lakes | Grafton County, NH | 2 mi |
| Greens Cliff | Cliffs | Grafton County, NH | 2.3 mi |
| Mount Kancamagus | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 2.9 mi |
| Kancamagus Pass | Gaps | Grafton County, NH | 3.8 mi |
| Sawyer Pond | Lakes | Grafton County, NH | 3.9 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 72-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Horne Brook — 41.9 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 (44.003°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 41.9 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Horne Brook track the nearby Pine Bend Brook stream (0.3 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Horne Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pine Bend Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 0.3 mi |
| Ledge Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 0.7 mi |
| Sugar Hill | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Meadow Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Sabbaday Falls | Waterfalls | Grafton County, NH | 1.4 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Horne Brook located?
Horne Brook is in Grafton County, New Hampshire, approximately 41.9 miles southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Mount Carrigain topographic quadrangle.
How far is Horne Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 72 minutes, 41.9 miles southwest (bearing SW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Horne Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Horne Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 873070 on the Mount Carrigain quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Horne 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.