Slide Brook — Streams 45.4 Miles SW of Chapman Inn
Grafton County, New Hampshire · USGS Mount Tripyramid Quadrangle · GNIS 872674
Catalogued on the USGS Mount Tripyramid quadrangle in Grafton County, New Hampshire, Slide Brook — a stream — lies 45.4 miles southwest of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “stream in Grafton County, New Hampshire, United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 872674, Slide Brook is recorded as a stream on the USGS Mount Tripyramid quadrangle in Grafton County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/009). Catalogued in GNIS since 08/27/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Slide Brook sits at 43.96812° N, 71.47452° W (DMS 43°58′05″ N, 71°28′28″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 43.95583° N, 71.44028° W (DMS 43°57′21″ N, 71°26′25″ 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 Slide Brook itself. The ones closest to Slide Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Cold Brook | Mount Tripyramid | 0.5 mi |
| Avalanche Brook | Mount Tripyramid | 0.9 mi |
| Kancamagus Brook | Mount Tripyramid | 1.4 mi |
| Flume Brook | Mount Tripyramid | 1.6 mi |
| Cascade Brook | Waterville Valley | 1.7 mi |
| Tecumseh Brook | Waterville Valley | 2.1 mi |
| West Branch Mad River | Waterville Valley | 2.1 mi |
| Osceola Brook | Waterville Valley | 2.1 mi |
| Greeley Brook | Waterville Valley | 2.2 mi |
| Snows Brook | Waterville Valley | 2.3 mi |
Features on the USGS Mount Tripyramid Quadrangle
The Mount Tripyramid 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 39 catalogued natural features alongside Slide Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cold Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 0.5 mi |
| Norway Rapids | Waterfalls | Grafton County, NH | 0.6 mi |
| Avalanche Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 0.9 mi |
| The Scaur | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| The Ledges | Benches | Grafton County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Flume Peak | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| North Slide | Gaps | Grafton County, NH | 1.4 mi |
| Kancamagus Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 1.4 mi |
| North Peak | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 1.6 mi |
| Mount Tripyramid | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 1.6 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 78-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Slide Brook — 45.4 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 (43.968°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 45.4 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Slide Brook track the nearby Cold Brook stream (0.5 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Slide Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cold Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 0.5 mi |
| Norway Rapids | Waterfalls | Grafton County, NH | 0.6 mi |
| Avalanche Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 0.9 mi |
| The Scaur | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| The Ledges | Benches | Grafton County, NH | 1.2 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Slide Brook located?
Slide Brook is in Grafton County, New Hampshire, approximately 45.4 miles southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Mount Tripyramid topographic quadrangle.
How far is Slide Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 78 minutes, 45.4 miles southwest (bearing SW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Slide Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Slide Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 872674 on the Mount Tripyramid quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Slide 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: Q35264299.