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Notch Brook — Streams 38.4 Miles WSW of Chapman Inn
Grafton County, New Hampshire · USGS Mount Carrigain Quadrangle · GNIS 872415
38.4 miles west-southwest of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Mount Carrigain topographic quadrangle, Notch Brook is a stream recorded in Grafton County, New Hampshire by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Mount Carrigain 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Notch Brook in Grafton County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/009), classified as a stream in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 872415). Catalogued in GNIS since 08/27/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Notch Brook sits at 44.12146° N, 71.45758° W (DMS 44°07′17″ N, 71°27′27″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.10861° N, 71.42833° W (DMS 44°06′31″ N, 71°25′42″ 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 Notch Brook itself. The ones closest to Notch Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Norcross Brook | Mount Carrigain | 0 mi |
| Shoal Pond Brook | Mount Carrigain | 0.6 mi |
| Carrigain Branch | Mount Carrigain | 0.6 mi |
| Anderson Brook | Mount Carrigain | 0.6 mi |
| Crystal Brook | Mount Carrigain | 1.7 mi |
| North Fork East Branch Pemigewasset River | Mount Osceola | 2.4 mi |
| Jumping Brook | Crawford Notch | 2.6 mi |
| Whitewall Brook | Crawford Notch | 3.3 mi |
| Black Brook | Mount Osceola | 4 mi |
| Avalanche Brook | Crawford Notch | 5 mi |
Features on the USGS Mount Carrigain Quadrangle
The Mount Carrigain 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 36 catalogued natural features alongside Notch Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Norcross Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 0 mi |
| Shoal Pond Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 0.6 mi |
| Carrigain Branch | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 0.6 mi |
| Anderson Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 0.6 mi |
| Vose Spur | Ridges | Grafton County, NH | 1.7 mi |
| Crystal Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 1.7 mi |
| Carrigain Notch | Gaps | Grafton County, NH | 1.8 mi |
| Mount Carrigain | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 2 mi |
| Mount Anderson | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 2.1 mi |
| Signal Ridge | Ridges | Grafton County, NH | 2.1 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 38.4 miles west-southwest (bearing WSW) of Notch Brook. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 66 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 (44.121°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 38.4 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Notch Brook track the nearby Norcross Brook stream (essentially adjacent) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Notch Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Norcross Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 0 mi |
| Shoal Pond Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 0.6 mi |
| Carrigain Branch | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 0.6 mi |
| Anderson Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 0.6 mi |
| Vose Spur | Ridges | Grafton County, NH | 1.7 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Notch Brook located?
Notch Brook is in Grafton County, New Hampshire, approximately 38.4 miles west-southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Mount Carrigain topographic quadrangle.
How far is Notch Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 66 minutes, 38.4 miles west-southwest (bearing WSW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Notch Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Notch Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 872415 on the Mount Carrigain quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Notch 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.