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Lincoln Brook — Streams 44.0 Miles WSW of Chapman Inn
Grafton County, New Hampshire · USGS Mount Osceola Quadrangle · GNIS 872173
Catalogued on the USGS Mount Osceola quadrangle in Grafton County, New Hampshire, Lincoln Brook — a stream — lies 44.0 miles west-southwest of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 872173, Lincoln Brook is recorded as a stream on the USGS Mount Osceola quadrangle in Grafton County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/009). Catalogued in GNIS since 08/27/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Lincoln Brook sits at 44.11757° N, 71.58230° W (DMS 44°07′03″ N, 71°34′56″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.15812° N, 71.62147° W (DMS 44°09′29″ N, 71°37′17″ 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 Lincoln Brook itself. The ones closest to Lincoln Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Franconia Branch | Mount Osceola | 1.2 mi |
| Hellgate Brook | South Twin Mountain | 1.3 mi |
| Birch Island Brook | Mount Osceola | 1.3 mi |
| Cedar Brook | Mount Osceola | 1.4 mi |
| Redrock Brook | South Twin Mountain | 2.1 mi |
| Black Brook | Mount Osceola | 2.3 mi |
| Twin Brook | South Twin Mountain | 3 mi |
| North Fork East Branch Pemigewasset River | Mount Osceola | 3.8 mi |
| Hancock Branch | Mount Osceola | 3.9 mi |
| Clear Brook | Mount Osceola | 4.4 mi |
Features on the USGS Mount Osceola Quadrangle
The Mount Osceola 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 30 catalogued natural features alongside Lincoln Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black Pond | Lakes | Grafton County, NH | 0.7 mi |
| Franconia Falls | Waterfalls | Grafton County, NH | 0.8 mi |
| Franconia Branch | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Ice Pond | Lakes | Grafton County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Birch Island Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Cedar Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 1.4 mi |
| Black Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 2.3 mi |
| Whaleback Mountain | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 2.8 mi |
| Potash Knob | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 3.4 mi |
| Mount Hitchcock | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 3.7 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 75-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Lincoln Brook — 44.0 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 (44.118°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 44.0 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Lincoln Brook track the nearby Black Pond lake (0.7 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Lincoln Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black Pond | Lakes | Grafton County, NH | 0.7 mi |
| Franconia Falls | Waterfalls | Grafton County, NH | 0.8 mi |
| Franconia Branch | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Hellgate Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Owls Head | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 1.3 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Lincoln Brook located?
Lincoln Brook is in Grafton County, New Hampshire, approximately 44.0 miles west-southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Mount Osceola topographic quadrangle.
How far is Lincoln Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 75 minutes, 44.0 miles west-southwest (bearing WSW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Lincoln Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Lincoln Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 872173 on the Mount Osceola quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Lincoln 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.