Skookumchuck Brook — Streams 47.1 Miles WSW of Chapman Inn
Grafton County, New Hampshire · USGS Franconia Quadrangle · GNIS 872670
47.1 miles west-southwest of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Franconia topographic quadrangle, Skookumchuck Brook is a stream recorded in Grafton County, New Hampshire by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Franconia 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Skookumchuck Brook in Grafton County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/009), classified as a stream in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 872670). Catalogued in GNIS since 08/27/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Skookumchuck Brook sits at 44.19368° N, 71.69370° W (DMS 44°11′37″ N, 71°41′37″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.18250° N, 71.65583° W (DMS 44°10′57″ N, 71°39′21″ 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 Skookumchuck Brook itself. The ones closest to Skookumchuck Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Jordan Brook | Franconia | 0.1 mi |
| Lafayette Brook | Franconia | 1.9 mi |
| Beaver Brook | Franconia | 2.5 mi |
| Wiseman Brook | Franconia | 2.8 mi |
| Meadow Brook | Franconia | 2.8 mi |
| Burnt Brook | Franconia | 3 mi |
| Spruce Brook | Franconia | 3.6 mi |
| Thompson Brook | Franconia | 3.7 mi |
| Walker Brook | Franconia | 3.8 mi |
| Ham Branch | Sugar Hill | 3.8 mi |
Features on the USGS Franconia Quadrangle
The Franconia 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 39 catalogued natural features alongside Skookumchuck Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jordan Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 0.1 mi |
| Artists Bluff | Cliffs | Grafton County, NH | 0.9 mi |
| Bald Mountain | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 0.9 mi |
| Bickford Mountain | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Echo Lake | Lakes | Grafton County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Scarface Mountain | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 1.8 mi |
| Lafayette Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 1.9 mi |
| Big Bickford Mountain | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 2 mi |
| Eagle Cliff | Cliffs | Grafton County, NH | 2.1 mi |
| Profile Lake | Lakes | Grafton County, NH | 2.2 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 47.1 miles west-southwest (bearing WSW) of Skookumchuck Brook. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 81 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 (44.194°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 47.1 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Skookumchuck Brook track the nearby Jordan Brook stream (essentially adjacent) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Skookumchuck Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jordan Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 0.1 mi |
| Artists Bluff | Cliffs | Grafton County, NH | 0.9 mi |
| Bald Mountain | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 0.9 mi |
| Bickford Mountain | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Echo Lake | Lakes | Grafton County, NH | 1.3 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Skookumchuck Brook located?
Skookumchuck Brook is in Grafton County, New Hampshire, approximately 47.1 miles west-southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Franconia topographic quadrangle.
How far is Skookumchuck Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 81 minutes, 47.1 miles west-southwest (bearing WSW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Skookumchuck Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Skookumchuck Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 872670 on the Franconia quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Skookumchuck 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.