Little East Pond Brook — Streams 49.1 Miles SW of Chapman Inn
Grafton County, New Hampshire · USGS Waterville Valley Quadrangle · GNIS 872187
49.1 miles southwest of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Waterville Valley topographic quadrangle, Little East Pond Brook is a stream recorded in Grafton County, New Hampshire by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Wikidata short description: “stream in Grafton County, New Hampshire, United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Waterville Valley 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Little East Pond Brook in Grafton County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/009), classified as a stream in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 872187). Catalogued in GNIS since 08/27/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Little East Pond Brook sits at 43.99840° N, 71.60230° W (DMS 43°59′54″ N, 71°36′08″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.01785° N, 71.58425° W (DMS 44°01′04″ N, 71°35′03″ 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 Little East Pond Brook itself. The ones closest to Little East Pond Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Clear Brook | Waterville Valley | 0.2 mi |
| East Pond Brook | Waterville Valley | 0.6 mi |
| Cheney Brook | Mount Osceola | 3.9 mi |
| Pine Brook | Mount Osceola | 4.1 mi |
| Boyle Brook | Lincoln | 4.3 mi |
| Loon Pond Brook | Lincoln | 4.3 mi |
| Clear Brook | Mount Osceola | 4.4 mi |
| Hancock Branch | Mount Osceola | 4.4 mi |
| Pollard Brook | Lincoln | 4.4 mi |
| North Fork Hancock Branch | Mount Osceola | 4.5 mi |
Features on the USGS Waterville Valley Quadrangle
The Waterville Valley 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 19 catalogued natural features alongside Little East Pond Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clear Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 0.2 mi |
| East Pond Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 0.6 mi |
| Thornton Gap | Gaps | Grafton County, NH | 2.4 mi |
| Breadtray Ridge | Ridges | Grafton County, NH | 2.9 mi |
| Mount Tecumseh | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 3.2 mi |
| Green Mountain | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 3.9 mi |
| Osceola Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 4.6 mi |
| Tecumseh Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 4.8 mi |
| Cascade Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 5.1 mi |
| Greeley Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 5.1 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 49.1 miles southwest (bearing SW) of Little East Pond Brook. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 84 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 (43.998°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 49.1 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Little East Pond Brook track the nearby Clear Brook stream (0.2 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Little East Pond Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clear Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 0.2 mi |
| East Pond Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 0.6 mi |
| Little East Pond | Lakes | Grafton County, NH | 1.7 mi |
| East Pond | Lakes | Grafton County, NH | 1.9 mi |
| Scar Ridge | Ridges | Grafton County, NH | 2.2 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Little East Pond Brook located?
Little East Pond Brook is in Grafton County, New Hampshire, approximately 49.1 miles southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Waterville Valley topographic quadrangle.
How far is Little East Pond Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 84 minutes, 49.1 miles southwest (bearing SW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Little East Pond Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Little East Pond Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 872187 on the Waterville Valley quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Little East Pond 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: Q35297723.