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North Fork East Branch Pemigewasset River — Streams 40.6 Miles WSW of Chapman Inn
Grafton County, New Hampshire · USGS Mount Osceola Quadrangle · GNIS 872398
Catalogued on the USGS Mount Osceola quadrangle in Grafton County, New Hampshire, North Fork East Branch Pemigewasset River — a stream — lies 40.6 miles west-southwest of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “river in New Hampshire, United States”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 872398, North Fork East Branch Pemigewasset River is recorded as a stream on the USGS Mount Osceola quadrangle in Grafton County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/009). Catalogued in GNIS since 08/27/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
North Fork East Branch Pemigewasset River sits at 44.11896° N, 71.50647° W (DMS 44°07′08″ N, 71°30′23″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.19395° N, 71.44258° W (DMS 44°11′38″ N, 71°26′33″ 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 North Fork East Branch Pemigewasset River itself. The ones closest to North Fork East Branch Pemigewasset River:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Crystal Brook | Mount Carrigain | 0.8 mi |
| Black Brook | Mount Osceola | 1.6 mi |
| Shoal Pond Brook | Mount Carrigain | 1.8 mi |
| Carrigain Branch | Mount Carrigain | 1.8 mi |
| Jumping Brook | Crawford Notch | 2 mi |
| Norcross Brook | Mount Carrigain | 2.4 mi |
| Notch Brook | Mount Carrigain | 2.4 mi |
| Cedar Brook | Mount Osceola | 2.7 mi |
| Anderson Brook | Mount Carrigain | 3.1 mi |
| Franconia Branch | Mount Osceola | 3.6 mi |
Features on the USGS Mount Osceola Quadrangle
The Mount Osceola 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 30 catalogued natural features alongside North Fork East Branch Pemigewasset River. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 1.6 mi |
| Cedar Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 2.7 mi |
| Mount Hitchcock | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 3.5 mi |
| Franconia Branch | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 3.6 mi |
| Birch Island Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 3.7 mi |
| Franconia Falls | Waterfalls | Grafton County, NH | 3.7 mi |
| Ice Pond | Lakes | Grafton County, NH | 3.7 mi |
| Lincoln Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 3.8 mi |
| Black Pond | Lakes | Grafton County, NH | 3.8 mi |
| Pine Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 5.8 mi |
Historical record
The North Fork of the East Branch of the Pemigewasset River is a 6.9-mile-long (11.1 km) river located in the White Mountains of New Hampshire in the United States. It is a tributary of the East Branch of the Pemigewasset River, part of the Merrimack River watershed. Extended history on Wikipedia →
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 70-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from North Fork East Branch Pemigewasset River — 40.6 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 (44.119°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 40.6 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at North Fork East Branch Pemigewasset River track the nearby Crystal Brook stream (0.8 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to North Fork East Branch Pemigewasset River
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crystal Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 0.8 mi |
| Black Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 1.6 mi |
| Shoal Pond Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 1.8 mi |
| Carrigain Branch | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 1.8 mi |
| Jumping Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 2 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is North Fork East Branch Pemigewasset River located?
North Fork East Branch Pemigewasset River is in Grafton County, New Hampshire, approximately 40.6 miles west-southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Mount Osceola topographic quadrangle.
How far is North Fork East Branch Pemigewasset River from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 70 minutes, 40.6 miles west-southwest (bearing WSW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is North Fork East Branch Pemigewasset River?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies North Fork East Branch Pemigewasset River as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 872398 on the Mount Osceola quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit North Fork East Branch Pemigewasset River?
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: Q7055391.