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Ledge Brook — Streams 41.4 Miles SW of Chapman Inn
Grafton County, New Hampshire · USGS Mount Carrigain Quadrangle · GNIS 873124
Catalogued on the USGS Mount Carrigain quadrangle in Grafton County, New Hampshire, Ledge Brook — a stream — lies 41.4 miles southwest of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 873124, Ledge 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
Ledge Brook sits at 44.01312° N, 71.42230° W (DMS 44°00′47″ N, 71°25′20″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.00472° N, 71.46389° W (DMS 44°00′17″ N, 71°27′50″ 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 Ledge Brook itself. The ones closest to Ledge Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Meadow Brook | Mount Carrigain | 0.7 mi |
| Horne Brook | Mount Carrigain | 0.7 mi |
| Pine Bend Brook | Mount Carrigain | 0.8 mi |
| Sabbaday Brook | Mount Tripyramid | 1.8 mi |
| Carrigain Brook | Mount Carrigain | 3.3 mi |
| Kancamagus Brook | Mount Tripyramid | 4 mi |
| Slide Brook | Mount Tripyramid | 4.1 mi |
| Greeley Brook | Waterville Valley | 4.1 mi |
| Cold Brook | Mount Tripyramid | 4.1 mi |
| Flume Brook | Mount Tripyramid | 4.2 mi |
Features on the USGS Mount Carrigain Quadrangle
The Mount Carrigain 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 36 catalogued natural features alongside Ledge Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meadow Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 0.7 mi |
| Horne Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 0.7 mi |
| Pine Bend Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 0.8 mi |
| Sugar Hill | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Lily Pond | Lakes | Grafton County, NH | 1.6 mi |
| Greens Cliff | Cliffs | Grafton County, NH | 1.7 mi |
| Church Ponds | Lakes | Grafton County, NH | 2 mi |
| Mount Kancamagus | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 2.8 mi |
| Carrigain Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 3.3 mi |
| Sawyer Pond | Lakes | Grafton County, NH | 3.3 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 71-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Ledge Brook — 41.4 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 (44.013°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 41.4 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Ledge Brook track the nearby Meadow Brook stream (0.7 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Ledge Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meadow Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 0.7 mi |
| Horne Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 0.7 mi |
| Pine Bend Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 0.8 mi |
| Sugar Hill | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Lily Pond | Lakes | Grafton County, NH | 1.6 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Ledge Brook located?
Ledge Brook is in Grafton County, New Hampshire, approximately 41.4 miles southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Mount Carrigain topographic quadrangle.
How far is Ledge Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 71 minutes, 41.4 miles southwest (bearing SW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Ledge Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Ledge Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 873124 on the Mount Carrigain quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Ledge 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.