Pine Brook — Streams 45.1 Miles SW of Chapman Inn
Grafton County, New Hampshire · USGS Mount Osceola Quadrangle · GNIS 872500
Catalogued on the USGS Mount Osceola quadrangle in Grafton County, New Hampshire, Pine Brook — a stream — lies 45.1 miles southwest of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 872500, Pine Brook 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
Pine Brook sits at 44.03896° N, 71.54313° W (DMS 44°02′20″ N, 71°32′35″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.00500° N, 71.53944° W (DMS 44°00′18″ N, 71°32′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 Brook itself. The ones closest to Pine Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Cheney Brook | Mount Osceola | 0.6 mi |
| South Fork Hancock Branch | Mount Osceola | 0.8 mi |
| North Fork Hancock Branch | Mount Osceola | 0.8 mi |
| Hancock Branch | Mount Osceola | 3.1 mi |
| Greeley Brook | Waterville Valley | 3.8 mi |
| East Pond Brook | Waterville Valley | 3.8 mi |
| Clear Brook | Waterville Valley | 4 mi |
| Little East Pond Brook | Waterville Valley | 4.1 mi |
| Clear Brook | Mount Osceola | 4.2 mi |
| Flume Brook | Mount Tripyramid | 4.4 mi |
Features on the USGS Mount Osceola Quadrangle
The Mount Osceola 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 30 catalogued natural features alongside Pine Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheney Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 0.6 mi |
| South Fork Hancock Branch | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 0.8 mi |
| North Fork Hancock Branch | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 0.8 mi |
| West Peak | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 2.2 mi |
| Mad River Notch | Gaps | Grafton County, NH | 2.3 mi |
| East Pond | Lakes | Grafton County, NH | 2.4 mi |
| Mount Hitchcock | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 2.5 mi |
| Little East Pond | Lakes | Grafton County, NH | 2.5 mi |
| East Peak | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 2.5 mi |
| Mount Osceola | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 2.6 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 77-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Pine Brook — 45.1 miles southwest as the crow flies, on compass bearing SW.
Best time to visit
Best observed in late spring and early summer when flow is strong and banks are visible. At this latitude (44.039°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 45.1 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Pine Brook track the nearby Cheney Brook stream (0.6 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Pine Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheney Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 0.6 mi |
| South Fork Hancock Branch | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 0.8 mi |
| North Fork Hancock Branch | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 0.8 mi |
| West Peak | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 2.2 mi |
| Mad River Notch | Gaps | Grafton County, NH | 2.3 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Pine Brook located?
Pine Brook is in Grafton County, New Hampshire, approximately 45.1 miles southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Mount Osceola topographic quadrangle.
How far is Pine Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 77 minutes, 45.1 miles southwest (bearing SW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Pine Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Pine Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 872500 on the Mount Osceola quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Pine 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.