Pollard Brook — Streams 49.3 Miles WSW of Chapman Inn
Grafton County, New Hampshire · USGS Lincoln Quadrangle · GNIS 872514
49.3 miles west-southwest of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Lincoln topographic quadrangle, Pollard Brook is a stream recorded in Grafton County, New Hampshire by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Lincoln 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Pollard Brook in Grafton County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/009), classified as a stream in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 872514). Catalogued in GNIS since 08/27/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Pollard Brook sits at 44.05034° N, 71.65369° W (DMS 44°03′01″ N, 71°39′13″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.07833° N, 71.65222° W (DMS 44°04′42″ N, 71°39′08″ 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 Pollard Brook itself. The ones closest to Pollard Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Loon Pond Brook | Lincoln | 0.5 mi |
| Boyle Brook | Lincoln | 1.4 mi |
| Clear Brook | Mount Osceola | 1.7 mi |
| Boyce Brook | Lincoln | 2.5 mi |
| Hancock Branch | Mount Osceola | 2.9 mi |
| Flume Brook | Lincoln | 3.6 mi |
| Little East Pond Brook | Waterville Valley | 4.4 mi |
| Clear Brook | Waterville Valley | 4.5 mi |
| Whitehouse Brook | Lincoln | 4.6 mi |
| Cascade Brook | Lincoln | 4.8 mi |
Features on the USGS Lincoln Quadrangle
The Lincoln 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 20 catalogued natural features alongside Pollard Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Loon Pond Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 0.5 mi |
| Little Loon Pond | Lakes | Grafton County, NH | 1.1 mi |
| Boyle Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 1.4 mi |
| Loon Pond | Reservoirs | Grafton County, NH | 1.4 mi |
| South Peak | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 1.7 mi |
| Little Coolidge Mountain | Ridges | Grafton County, NH | 1.8 mi |
| Big Coolidge Mountain | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 2.1 mi |
| Lincoln Reservoir | Reservoirs | Grafton County, NH | 2.4 mi |
| Boyce Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 2.5 mi |
| Shadow Lake | Reservoirs | Grafton County, NH | 2.7 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 49.3 miles west-southwest (bearing WSW) of Pollard Brook. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 85 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 (44.050°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 49.3 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Pollard Brook track the nearby Loon Pond Brook stream (0.5 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Pollard Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Loon Pond Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 0.5 mi |
| Little Loon Pond | Lakes | Grafton County, NH | 1.1 mi |
| Boyle Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 1.4 mi |
| Loon Pond | Reservoirs | Grafton County, NH | 1.4 mi |
| South Peak | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 1.7 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Pollard Brook located?
Pollard Brook is in Grafton County, New Hampshire, approximately 49.3 miles west-southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Lincoln topographic quadrangle.
How far is Pollard Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 85 minutes, 49.3 miles west-southwest (bearing WSW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Pollard Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Pollard Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 872514 on the Lincoln quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Pollard 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.