Jordan Brook — Streams 47.1 Miles WSW of Chapman Inn
Grafton County, New Hampshire · USGS Franconia Quadrangle · GNIS 872114
Within Grafton County, New Hampshire, on the USGS Franconia quadrangle, the stream known as Jordan Brook sits 47.1 miles west-southwest of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “river in Grafton County, New Hampshire, United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Grafton County, New Hampshire, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Jordan Brook as a stream on the Franconia topographic quadrangle (FIPS 33/009), under Feature ID 872114. Catalogued in GNIS since 08/27/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Jordan Brook sits at 44.19479° N, 71.69481° W (DMS 44°11′41″ N, 71°41′41″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.19750° N, 71.66639° W (DMS 44°11′51″ N, 71°39′59″ 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 Jordan Brook itself. The ones closest to Jordan Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Skookumchuck Brook | Franconia | 0.1 mi |
| Lafayette Brook | Franconia | 1.8 mi |
| Beaver Brook | Franconia | 2.4 mi |
| Wiseman Brook | Franconia | 2.7 mi |
| Meadow Brook | Franconia | 2.7 mi |
| Burnt Brook | Franconia | 3 mi |
| Spruce Brook | Franconia | 3.6 mi |
| Thompson Brook | Franconia | 3.7 mi |
| Ham Branch | Sugar Hill | 3.7 mi |
| Walker Brook | Franconia | 3.9 mi |
Features on the USGS Franconia Quadrangle
The Franconia 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 39 catalogued natural features alongside Jordan Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skookumchuck Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 0.1 mi |
| Bald Mountain | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 0.9 mi |
| Artists Bluff | Cliffs | Grafton County, NH | 1 mi |
| Bickford Mountain | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Echo Lake | Lakes | Grafton County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Lafayette Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 1.8 mi |
| Scarface Mountain | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 1.8 mi |
| Big Bickford Mountain | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 2 mi |
| Eagle Cliff | Cliffs | Grafton County, NH | 2.2 mi |
| Profile Lake | Lakes | Grafton County, NH | 2.3 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing WSW out of Bethel for 47.1 miles (west-southwest) and you reach Jordan Brook; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 81 minutes.
Best time to visit
Best observed in late spring and early summer when flow is strong and banks are visible. At this latitude (44.195°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 47.1 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Jordan Brook track the nearby Skookumchuck Brook stream (essentially adjacent) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Jordan Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skookumchuck Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 0.1 mi |
| Bald Mountain | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 0.9 mi |
| Artists Bluff | Cliffs | Grafton County, NH | 1 mi |
| Bickford Mountain | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Echo Lake | Lakes | Grafton County, NH | 1.3 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Jordan Brook located?
Jordan Brook is in Grafton County, New Hampshire, approximately 47.1 miles west-southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Franconia topographic quadrangle.
How far is Jordan Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 81 minutes, 47.1 miles west-southwest (bearing WSW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Jordan Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Jordan Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 872114 on the Franconia quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Jordan 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.
Wikidata: Q34798797.