Lafayette Brook — Streams 48.3 Miles WSW of Chapman Inn
Grafton County, New Hampshire · USGS Franconia Quadrangle · GNIS 872149
Catalogued on the USGS Franconia quadrangle in Grafton County, New Hampshire, Lafayette Brook — a stream — lies 48.3 miles west-southwest of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 872149, Lafayette Brook is recorded as a stream on the USGS Franconia quadrangle in Grafton County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/009). Catalogued in GNIS since 08/27/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Lafayette Brook sits at 44.20840° N, 71.72536° W (DMS 44°12′30″ N, 71°43′31″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.16556° N, 71.65000° W (DMS 44°09′56″ N, 71°39′00″ 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 Lafayette Brook itself. The ones closest to Lafayette Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Beaver Brook | Franconia | 0.7 mi |
| Meadow Brook | Franconia | 1 mi |
| Wiseman Brook | Franconia | 1.5 mi |
| Jordan Brook | Franconia | 1.8 mi |
| Skookumchuck Brook | Franconia | 1.9 mi |
| Ham Branch | Sugar Hill | 2 mi |
| Bowen Brook | Sugar Hill | 2.3 mi |
| Burnt Brook | Franconia | 4.4 mi |
| Beaver Brook | Franconia | 4.5 mi |
| Scarface Brook | Franconia | 4.7 mi |
Features on the USGS Franconia Quadrangle
The Franconia 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 39 catalogued natural features alongside Lafayette Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beaver Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 0.7 mi |
| Meadow Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 1 mi |
| Wiseman Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 1.5 mi |
| Jordan Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 1.8 mi |
| Skookumchuck Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 1.9 mi |
| Bald Mountain | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 2.1 mi |
| Artists Bluff | Cliffs | Grafton County, NH | 2.3 mi |
| Bickford Mountain | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 2.6 mi |
| Scrag Hill | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 2.8 mi |
| Echo Lake | Lakes | Grafton County, NH | 2.8 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 83-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Lafayette Brook — 48.3 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 (44.208°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 48.3 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Lafayette Brook track the nearby Beaver Brook stream (0.7 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Lafayette Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beaver Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 0.7 mi |
| Meadow Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 1 mi |
| Wiseman Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 1.5 mi |
| Jordan Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 1.8 mi |
| Skookumchuck Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 1.9 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Lafayette Brook located?
Lafayette Brook is in Grafton County, New Hampshire, approximately 48.3 miles west-southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Franconia topographic quadrangle.
How far is Lafayette Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 83 minutes, 48.3 miles west-southwest (bearing WSW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Lafayette Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Lafayette Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 872149 on the Franconia quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Lafayette 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.