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Pine Bend Brook — Streams 41.7 Miles SW of Chapman Inn
Grafton County, New Hampshire · USGS Mount Carrigain Quadrangle · GNIS 872498
Within Grafton County, New Hampshire, on the USGS Mount Carrigain quadrangle, the stream known as Pine Bend Brook sits 41.7 miles southwest of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Grafton County, New Hampshire, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Pine Bend Brook as a stream on the Mount Carrigain topographic quadrangle (FIPS 33/009), under Feature ID 872498. Catalogued in GNIS since 08/27/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Pine Bend Brook sits at 44.00229° N, 71.41646° W (DMS 44°00′08″ N, 71°24′59″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 43.97924° N, 71.43952° W (DMS 43°58′45″ N, 71°26′22″ 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 Pine Bend Brook itself. The ones closest to Pine Bend Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Horne Brook | Mount Carrigain | 0.3 mi |
| Ledge Brook | Mount Carrigain | 0.8 mi |
| Sabbaday Brook | Mount Tripyramid | 1.2 mi |
| Meadow Brook | Mount Carrigain | 1.5 mi |
| Cold Brook | Mount Tripyramid | 3.7 mi |
| Slide Brook | Mount Tripyramid | 3.7 mi |
| Carrigain Brook | Mount Carrigain | 3.9 mi |
| Kancamagus Brook | Mount Tripyramid | 4 mi |
| Greeley Brook | Waterville Valley | 4.2 mi |
| Flume Brook | Mount Tripyramid | 4.2 mi |
Features on the USGS Mount Carrigain Quadrangle
The Mount Carrigain 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 36 catalogued natural features alongside Pine Bend Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Horne Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 0.3 mi |
| Ledge Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 0.8 mi |
| Sugar Hill | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 1 mi |
| Meadow Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 1.5 mi |
| Church Ponds | Lakes | Grafton County, NH | 1.7 mi |
| Lily Pond | Lakes | Grafton County, NH | 2.1 mi |
| Greens Cliff | Cliffs | Grafton County, NH | 2.3 mi |
| Mount Kancamagus | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 3.2 mi |
| Sawyer Pond | Lakes | Grafton County, NH | 3.8 mi |
| Little Sawyer Pond | Lakes | Grafton County, NH | 3.9 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing SW out of Bethel for 41.7 miles (southwest) and you reach Pine Bend Brook; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 72 minutes.
Best time to visit
Best observed in late spring and early summer when flow is strong and banks are visible. At this latitude (44.002°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 41.7 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Pine Bend Brook track the nearby Horne Brook stream (0.3 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Pine Bend Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Horne Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 0.3 mi |
| Ledge Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 0.8 mi |
| Sugar Hill | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 1 mi |
| Sabbaday Falls | Waterfalls | Grafton County, NH | 1.1 mi |
| Sabbaday Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 1.2 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Pine Bend Brook located?
Pine Bend Brook is in Grafton County, New Hampshire, approximately 41.7 miles southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Mount Carrigain topographic quadrangle.
How far is Pine Bend Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 72 minutes, 41.7 miles southwest (bearing SW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Pine Bend Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Pine Bend Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 872498 on the Mount Carrigain quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Pine Bend 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.