Osceola Brook — Streams 46.9 Miles SW of Chapman Inn
Grafton County, New Hampshire · USGS Waterville Valley Quadrangle · GNIS 872439
46.9 miles southwest of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Waterville Valley topographic quadrangle, Osceola Brook is a stream recorded in Grafton County, New Hampshire by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Waterville Valley 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Osceola Brook in Grafton County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/009), classified as a stream in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 872439). Catalogued in GNIS since 08/27/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Osceola Brook sits at 43.97229° N, 71.51730° W (DMS 43°58′20″ N, 71°31′02″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.00062° N, 71.52563° W (DMS 44°00′02″ N, 71°31′32″ 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 Osceola Brook itself. The ones closest to Osceola Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Tecumseh Brook | Waterville Valley | 0.3 mi |
| Cascade Brook | Waterville Valley | 0.5 mi |
| West Branch Mad River | Waterville Valley | 1.2 mi |
| Avalanche Brook | Mount Tripyramid | 1.2 mi |
| Flume Brook | Mount Tripyramid | 1.3 mi |
| Kancamagus Brook | Mount Tripyramid | 1.5 mi |
| Snows Brook | Waterville Valley | 1.7 mi |
| Greeley Brook | Waterville Valley | 1.7 mi |
| Slide Brook | Mount Tripyramid | 2.1 mi |
| Cold Brook | Mount Tripyramid | 2.6 mi |
Features on the USGS Waterville Valley Quadrangle
The Waterville Valley 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 19 catalogued natural features alongside Osceola Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tecumseh Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 0.3 mi |
| Cascade Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 0.5 mi |
| West Branch Mad River | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Snows Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 1.7 mi |
| Greeley Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 1.7 mi |
| Mount Tecumseh | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 2 mi |
| Thornton Gap | Gaps | Grafton County, NH | 2.2 mi |
| Breadtray Ridge | Ridges | Grafton County, NH | 2.3 mi |
| Green Mountain | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 2.6 mi |
| Dry Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 2.8 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 46.9 miles southwest (bearing SW) of Osceola Brook. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 80 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 (43.972°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 46.9 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Osceola Brook track the nearby Tecumseh Brook stream (0.3 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Osceola Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tecumseh Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 0.3 mi |
| Cascade Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 0.5 mi |
| West Branch Mad River | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| The Ledges | Benches | Grafton County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Avalanche Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 1.2 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Osceola Brook located?
Osceola Brook is in Grafton County, New Hampshire, approximately 46.9 miles southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Waterville Valley topographic quadrangle.
How far is Osceola Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 80 minutes, 46.9 miles southwest (bearing SW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Osceola Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Osceola Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 872439 on the Waterville Valley quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Osceola 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.