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Mount Field Brook — Streams 36.5 Miles WSW of Chapman Inn
Grafton County, New Hampshire · USGS Crawford Notch Quadrangle · GNIS 872340
36.5 miles west-southwest of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Crawford Notch topographic quadrangle, Mount Field Brook is a stream recorded in Grafton County, New Hampshire by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Crawford Notch 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Mount Field Brook in Grafton County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/009), classified as a stream in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 872340). Catalogued in GNIS since 08/27/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Mount Field Brook sits at 44.21284° N, 71.47591° W (DMS 44°12′46″ N, 71°28′33″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.20028° N, 71.45111° W (DMS 44°12′01″ N, 71°27′04″ 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 Mount Field Brook itself. The ones closest to Mount Field Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Havie Brook | Crawford Notch | 0.9 mi |
| Mount Tom Brook | Crawford Notch | 1.2 mi |
| Hale Brook | Crawford Notch | 2.2 mi |
| Whitewall Brook | Crawford Notch | 3.2 mi |
| Willey Brook | Crawford Notch | 3.6 mi |
| Jumping Brook | Crawford Notch | 4.6 mi |
| Tuttle Brook | Twin Mountain | 4.8 mi |
| Avalanche Brook | Crawford Notch | 5.4 mi |
| Shoal Pond Brook | Mount Carrigain | 6.3 mi |
| Norcross Brook | Mount Carrigain | 6.4 mi |
Features on the USGS Crawford Notch Quadrangle
The Crawford Notch 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 41 catalogued natural features alongside Mount Field Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Havie Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 0.9 mi |
| Zealand Falls | Waterfalls | Grafton County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Mount Tom Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Zealand Pond | Lakes | Grafton County, NH | 1.4 mi |
| Mount Tom | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 1.5 mi |
| Rosebrook Mountains | Ridges | Grafton County, NH | 1.6 mi |
| Mount Echo | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 1.7 mi |
| Mount Stickney | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 1.9 mi |
| Whitewall Mount | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 2.1 mi |
| Mount Rosebrook | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 2.1 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 36.5 miles west-southwest (bearing WSW) of Mount Field Brook. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 63 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 (44.213°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 36.5 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Mount Field Brook track the nearby Havie Brook stream (0.9 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Mount Field Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Havie Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 0.9 mi |
| Zealand Falls | Waterfalls | Grafton County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Mount Tom Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Zealand Pond | Lakes | Grafton County, NH | 1.4 mi |
| Mount Tom | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 1.5 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Mount Field Brook located?
Mount Field Brook is in Grafton County, New Hampshire, approximately 36.5 miles west-southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Crawford Notch topographic quadrangle.
How far is Mount Field Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 63 minutes, 36.5 miles west-southwest (bearing WSW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Mount Field Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Mount Field Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 872340 on the Crawford Notch quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Mount Field 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.