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Mount Tom Brook — Streams 36.1 Miles WSW of Chapman Inn
Grafton County, New Hampshire · USGS Crawford Notch Quadrangle · GNIS 872357
Within Grafton County, New Hampshire, on the USGS Crawford Notch quadrangle, the stream known as Mount Tom Brook sits 36.1 miles west-southwest of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Grafton County, New Hampshire, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Mount Tom Brook as a stream on the Crawford Notch topographic quadrangle (FIPS 33/009), under Feature ID 872357. Catalogued in GNIS since 08/27/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Mount Tom Brook sits at 44.23034° N, 71.47758° W (DMS 44°13′49″ N, 71°28′39″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.21722° N, 71.44833° W (DMS 44°13′02″ N, 71°26′54″ 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 Tom Brook itself. The ones closest to Mount Tom Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Havie Brook | Crawford Notch | 0.3 mi |
| Hale Brook | Crawford Notch | 1.1 mi |
| Mount Field Brook | Crawford Notch | 1.2 mi |
| Tuttle Brook | Twin Mountain | 3.9 mi |
| Willey Brook | Crawford Notch | 4.2 mi |
| Whitewall Brook | Crawford Notch | 4.4 mi |
| Jumping Brook | Crawford Notch | 5.8 mi |
| Haystack Brook | Twin Mountain | 5.8 mi |
| Avalanche Brook | Crawford Notch | 6.2 mi |
| Twin Brook | South Twin Mountain | 7.3 mi |
Features on the USGS Crawford Notch Quadrangle
The Crawford Notch 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 41 catalogued natural features alongside Mount Tom Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Havie Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 0.3 mi |
| Mount Rosebrook | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 0.9 mi |
| Hale Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 1.1 mi |
| Mount Stickney | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 1.1 mi |
| Mount Echo | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Mount Field Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Rosebrook Mountains | Ridges | Grafton County, NH | 1.8 mi |
| Mount Tom | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 2.1 mi |
| Zealand Falls | Waterfalls | Grafton County, NH | 2.3 mi |
| Zealand Pond | Lakes | Grafton County, NH | 2.4 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing WSW out of Bethel for 36.1 miles (west-southwest) and you reach Mount Tom Brook; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 62 minutes.
Best time to visit
Best observed in late spring and early summer when flow is strong and banks are visible. At this latitude (44.230°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 36.1 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Mount Tom Brook track the nearby Havie Brook stream (0.3 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Mount Tom Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Havie Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 0.3 mi |
| Mount Rosebrook | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 0.9 mi |
| Hale Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 1.1 mi |
| Mount Stickney | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 1.1 mi |
| Mount Echo | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 1.2 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Mount Tom Brook located?
Mount Tom Brook is in Grafton County, New Hampshire, approximately 36.1 miles west-southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Crawford Notch topographic quadrangle.
How far is Mount Tom Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 62 minutes, 36.1 miles west-southwest (bearing WSW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Mount Tom Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Mount Tom Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 872357 on the Crawford Notch quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Mount Tom 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.