Pond Brook — Streams 47.9 Miles SW of Chapman Inn
Grafton County, New Hampshire · USGS Center Sandwich Quadrangle · GNIS 872517
47.9 miles southwest of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Center Sandwich topographic quadrangle, Pond Brook is a stream recorded in Grafton County, New Hampshire by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Wikidata short description: “stream in Grafton County, New Hampshire, United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Center Sandwich 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Pond Brook in Grafton County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/009), classified as a stream in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 872517). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 06/22/2021.
Coordinates & physical setting
Pond Brook sits at 43.86684° N, 71.39883° W (DMS 43°52′01″ N, 71°23′56″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 43.91150° N, 71.46822° W (DMS 43°54′41″ N, 71°28′06″ 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 Pond Brook itself. The ones closest to Pond Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Spring Brook | Mount Chocorua | 4 mi |
| Drakes Brook | Waterville Valley | 6.8 mi |
| Cold Brook | Mount Tripyramid | 7.5 mi |
| Dry Brook | Waterville Valley | 7.5 mi |
| Snows Brook | Waterville Valley | 7.9 mi |
| Slide Brook | Mount Tripyramid | 7.9 mi |
| Hardy Brook | Waterville Valley | 8 mi |
| West Branch Mad River | Waterville Valley | 8.3 mi |
| Avalanche Brook | Mount Tripyramid | 8.4 mi |
| Cascade Brook | Waterville Valley | 8.9 mi |
Features on the USGS Center Sandwich Quadrangle
The Center Sandwich 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 8 catalogued natural features alongside Pond Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whiteface River | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 0.5 mi |
| Tilton Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 0.7 mi |
| Maple Ridge | Ridges | Carroll County, NH | 1.4 mi |
| Bragg Ledge | Benches | Carroll County, NH | 1.5 mi |
| Heath Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 2 mi |
| Cold River | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 2.9 mi |
| Meadow Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 3.7 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 47.9 miles southwest (bearing SW) of Pond Brook. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 82 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 (43.867°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 47.9 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Pond Brook track the nearby Whiteface River stream (0.5 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Pond Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whiteface River | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 0.5 mi |
| Tilton Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 0.7 mi |
| Captain Neal Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Whiteface Intervale | Basins | Carroll County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| White Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.3 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Pond Brook located?
Pond Brook is in Grafton County, New Hampshire, approximately 47.9 miles southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Center Sandwich topographic quadrangle.
How far is Pond Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 82 minutes, 47.9 miles southwest (bearing SW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Pond Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Pond Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 872517 on the Center Sandwich quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Pond 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.
Wikidata: Q35256454.