Loon Pond Brook — Streams 48.8 Miles WSW of Chapman Inn
Grafton County, New Hampshire · USGS Lincoln Quadrangle · GNIS 872219
Within Grafton County, New Hampshire, on the USGS Lincoln quadrangle, the stream known as Loon Pond Brook sits 48.8 miles west-southwest of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “stream in Grafton County, New Hampshire, United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Grafton County, New Hampshire, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Loon Pond Brook as a stream on the Lincoln topographic quadrangle (FIPS 33/009), under Feature ID 872219. Catalogued in GNIS since 08/27/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Loon Pond Brook sits at 44.05368° N, 71.64369° W (DMS 44°03′13″ N, 71°38′37″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.03611° N, 71.63528° W (DMS 44°02′10″ N, 71°38′07″ 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 Loon Pond Brook itself. The ones closest to Loon Pond Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Pollard Brook | Lincoln | 0.5 mi |
| Boyle Brook | Lincoln | 0.9 mi |
| Clear Brook | Mount Osceola | 1.2 mi |
| Hancock Branch | Mount Osceola | 2.4 mi |
| Boyce Brook | Lincoln | 2.7 mi |
| Flume Brook | Lincoln | 3.6 mi |
| Little East Pond Brook | Waterville Valley | 4.3 mi |
| Clear Brook | Waterville Valley | 4.5 mi |
| Whitehouse Brook | Lincoln | 4.5 mi |
| Birch Island Brook | Mount Osceola | 4.6 mi |
Features on the USGS Lincoln Quadrangle
The Lincoln 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 20 catalogued natural features alongside Loon Pond Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pollard Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 0.5 mi |
| Boyle Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 0.9 mi |
| Little Loon Pond | Lakes | Grafton County, NH | 1 mi |
| Loon Pond | Reservoirs | Grafton County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| South Peak | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 1.7 mi |
| Little Coolidge Mountain | Ridges | Grafton County, NH | 1.7 mi |
| Big Coolidge Mountain | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 1.8 mi |
| Lincoln Reservoir | Reservoirs | Grafton County, NH | 2.5 mi |
| Boyce Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 2.7 mi |
| Shadow Lake | Reservoirs | Grafton County, NH | 2.9 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing WSW out of Bethel for 48.8 miles (west-southwest) and you reach Loon Pond Brook; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 84 minutes.
Best time to visit
Best observed in late spring and early summer when flow is strong and banks are visible. At this latitude (44.054°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 48.8 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Loon Pond Brook track the nearby Pollard Brook stream (0.5 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Loon Pond Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pollard Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 0.5 mi |
| Boyle Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 0.9 mi |
| Little Loon Pond | Lakes | Grafton County, NH | 1 mi |
| Clear Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Loon Pond | Reservoirs | Grafton County, NH | 1.3 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Loon Pond Brook located?
Loon Pond Brook is in Grafton County, New Hampshire, approximately 48.8 miles west-southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Lincoln topographic quadrangle.
How far is Loon Pond Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 84 minutes, 48.8 miles west-southwest (bearing WSW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Loon Pond Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Loon Pond Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 872219 on the Lincoln quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Loon 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: Q35366369.