Kancamagus Brook — Streams 45.4 Miles SW of Chapman Inn
Grafton County, New Hampshire · USGS Mount Tripyramid Quadrangle · GNIS 872119
Catalogued on the USGS Mount Tripyramid quadrangle in Grafton County, New Hampshire, Kancamagus Brook — a stream — lies 45.4 miles southwest of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “river in the United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 872119, Kancamagus Brook is recorded as a stream on the USGS Mount Tripyramid quadrangle in Grafton County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/009). Catalogued in GNIS since 08/27/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Kancamagus Brook sits at 43.98396° N, 71.49258° W (DMS 43°59′02″ N, 71°29′33″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.00896° N, 71.48369° W (DMS 44°00′32″ N, 71°29′01″ 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 Kancamagus Brook itself. The ones closest to Kancamagus Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Flume Brook | Mount Tripyramid | 0.3 mi |
| Greeley Brook | Waterville Valley | 0.8 mi |
| Avalanche Brook | Mount Tripyramid | 1.1 mi |
| Cascade Brook | Waterville Valley | 1.3 mi |
| Slide Brook | Mount Tripyramid | 1.4 mi |
| Osceola Brook | Waterville Valley | 1.5 mi |
| Tecumseh Brook | Waterville Valley | 1.6 mi |
| Cold Brook | Mount Tripyramid | 1.9 mi |
| West Branch Mad River | Waterville Valley | 2.2 mi |
| Snows Brook | Waterville Valley | 2.6 mi |
Features on the USGS Mount Tripyramid Quadrangle
The Mount Tripyramid 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 39 catalogued natural features alongside Kancamagus Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Scaur | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 0.3 mi |
| Flume Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 0.3 mi |
| Flume Peak | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 0.7 mi |
| Norway Rapids | Waterfalls | Grafton County, NH | 1.1 mi |
| Avalanche Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 1.1 mi |
| Slide Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 1.4 mi |
| The Ledges | Benches | Grafton County, NH | 1.5 mi |
| Livermore Pass | Gaps | Grafton County, NH | 1.7 mi |
| Cold Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 1.9 mi |
| Scaur Peak | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 2.1 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 78-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Kancamagus Brook — 45.4 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 (43.984°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 45.4 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Kancamagus Brook track the nearby The Scaur summit (0.3 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Kancamagus Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Scaur | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 0.3 mi |
| Flume Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 0.3 mi |
| Flume Peak | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 0.7 mi |
| Greeley Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 0.8 mi |
| Norway Rapids | Waterfalls | Grafton County, NH | 1.1 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Kancamagus Brook located?
Kancamagus Brook is in Grafton County, New Hampshire, approximately 45.4 miles southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Mount Tripyramid topographic quadrangle.
How far is Kancamagus Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 78 minutes, 45.4 miles southwest (bearing SW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Kancamagus Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Kancamagus Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 872119 on the Mount Tripyramid quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Kancamagus 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: Q34801589.