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Jumping Brook — Streams 39.2 Miles WSW of Chapman Inn
Grafton County, New Hampshire · USGS Crawford Notch Quadrangle · GNIS 872118
39.2 miles west-southwest of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Crawford Notch topographic quadrangle, Jumping Brook is a stream recorded in Grafton County, New Hampshire by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Wikidata short description: “river in Grafton County, New Hampshire, United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Crawford Notch 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Jumping Brook in Grafton County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/009), classified as a stream in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 872118). Catalogued in GNIS since 08/27/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Jumping Brook sits at 44.14729° N, 71.49508° W (DMS 44°08′50″ N, 71°29′42″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.17479° N, 71.52175° W (DMS 44°10′29″ N, 71°31′18″ 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 Jumping Brook itself. The ones closest to Jumping Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Whitewall Brook | Crawford Notch | 1.6 mi |
| North Fork East Branch Pemigewasset River | Mount Osceola | 2 mi |
| Shoal Pond Brook | Mount Carrigain | 2.2 mi |
| Crystal Brook | Mount Carrigain | 2.2 mi |
| Carrigain Branch | Mount Carrigain | 2.3 mi |
| Norcross Brook | Mount Carrigain | 2.6 mi |
| Notch Brook | Mount Carrigain | 2.6 mi |
| Anderson Brook | Mount Carrigain | 3 mi |
| Black Brook | Mount Osceola | 3.3 mi |
| Cedar Brook | Mount Osceola | 4.2 mi |
Features on the USGS Crawford Notch Quadrangle
The Crawford Notch 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 41 catalogued natural features alongside Jumping Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zealand Notch | Valleys | Grafton County, NH | 1.5 mi |
| Whitewall Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 1.6 mi |
| Thoreau Falls | Waterfalls | Grafton County, NH | 1.7 mi |
| Shoal Pond | Lakes | Grafton County, NH | 2.2 mi |
| Whitewall Mount | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 2.7 mi |
| Zealand Pond | Lakes | Grafton County, NH | 3.4 mi |
| Zealand Falls | Waterfalls | Grafton County, NH | 3.5 mi |
| Ethan Pond | Lakes | Grafton County, NH | 3.9 mi |
| Mount Willey | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 4.5 mi |
| Mount Field | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 4.6 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 39.2 miles west-southwest (bearing WSW) of Jumping Brook. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 67 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 (44.147°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 39.2 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Jumping Brook track the nearby Zealand Notch valley (1.5 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Jumping Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zealand Notch | Valleys | Grafton County, NH | 1.5 mi |
| Whitewall Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 1.6 mi |
| Thoreau Falls | Waterfalls | Grafton County, NH | 1.7 mi |
| Mount Bond | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 1.8 mi |
| North Fork East Branch Pemigewasset River | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 2 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Jumping Brook located?
Jumping Brook is in Grafton County, New Hampshire, approximately 39.2 miles west-southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Crawford Notch topographic quadrangle.
How far is Jumping Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 67 minutes, 39.2 miles west-southwest (bearing WSW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Jumping Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Jumping Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 872118 on the Crawford Notch quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Jumping 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: Q34800799.