Meadow Brook — Streams 48.6 Miles WSW of Chapman Inn
Grafton County, New Hampshire · USGS Franconia Quadrangle · GNIS 872275
Catalogued on the USGS Franconia quadrangle in Grafton County, New Hampshire, Meadow Brook — a stream — lies 48.6 miles west-southwest of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 872275, Meadow 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
Meadow Brook sits at 44.22006° N, 71.73648° W (DMS 44°13′12″ N, 71°44′11″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.17722° N, 71.70833° W (DMS 44°10′38″ N, 71°42′30″ 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 Meadow Brook itself. The ones closest to Meadow Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Beaver Brook | Franconia | 0.3 mi |
| Lafayette Brook | Franconia | 1 mi |
| Ham Branch | Sugar Hill | 1 mi |
| Wiseman Brook | Franconia | 1.1 mi |
| Bowen Brook | Sugar Hill | 1.4 mi |
| Jordan Brook | Franconia | 2.7 mi |
| Skookumchuck Brook | Franconia | 2.8 mi |
| Beaver Brook | Franconia | 4.6 mi |
| Burnt Brook | Franconia | 5 mi |
| Scarface Brook | Franconia | 5 mi |
Features on the USGS Franconia Quadrangle
The Franconia 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 39 catalogued natural features alongside Meadow Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beaver Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 0.3 mi |
| Lafayette Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 1 mi |
| Wiseman Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 1.1 mi |
| Scrag Hill | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 1.9 mi |
| Jordan Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 2.7 mi |
| Skookumchuck Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 2.8 mi |
| Bald Mountain | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 3 mi |
| Artists Bluff | Cliffs | Grafton County, NH | 3.3 mi |
| Bickford Mountain | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 3.4 mi |
| Echo Lake | Lakes | Grafton County, NH | 3.8 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 83-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Meadow Brook — 48.6 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 (44.220°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 48.6 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Meadow Brook track the nearby Beaver Brook stream (0.3 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Meadow Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beaver Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 0.3 mi |
| Lafayette Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 1 mi |
| Ham Branch | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 1 mi |
| Wiseman Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 1.1 mi |
| Bowen Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 1.4 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Meadow Brook located?
Meadow Brook is in Grafton County, New Hampshire, approximately 48.6 miles west-southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Franconia topographic quadrangle.
How far is Meadow Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 83 minutes, 48.6 miles west-southwest (bearing WSW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Meadow Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Meadow Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 872275 on the Franconia quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Meadow 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.