Snows Brook — Streams 47.7 Miles SW of Chapman Inn
Grafton County, New Hampshire · USGS Waterville Valley Quadrangle · GNIS 872688
47.7 miles southwest of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Waterville Valley topographic quadrangle, Snows 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 Waterville Valley 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Snows Brook in Grafton County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/009), classified as a stream in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 872688). Catalogued in GNIS since 08/27/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Snows Brook sits at 43.94868° N, 71.51091° W (DMS 43°56′55″ N, 71°30′39″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 43.94035° N, 71.45591° W (DMS 43°56′25″ N, 71°27′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 Snows Brook itself. The ones closest to Snows Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| West Branch Mad River | Waterville Valley | 0.4 mi |
| Drakes Brook | Waterville Valley | 1.2 mi |
| Dry Brook | Waterville Valley | 1.2 mi |
| Tecumseh Brook | Waterville Valley | 1.3 mi |
| Cascade Brook | Waterville Valley | 1.4 mi |
| Avalanche Brook | Mount Tripyramid | 1.6 mi |
| Osceola Brook | Waterville Valley | 1.7 mi |
| Hardy Brook | Waterville Valley | 1.9 mi |
| Slide Brook | Mount Tripyramid | 2.3 mi |
| Cold Brook | Mount Tripyramid | 2.4 mi |
Features on the USGS Waterville Valley Quadrangle
The Waterville Valley 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 19 catalogued natural features alongside Snows Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Branch Mad River | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 0.4 mi |
| Drakes Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Dry Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Tecumseh Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Cascade Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 1.4 mi |
| Osceola Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 1.7 mi |
| Shell Cascade | Waterfalls | Grafton County, NH | 1.8 mi |
| Hardy Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 1.9 mi |
| Noon Peak | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 2 mi |
| Green Mountain | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 2.5 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 47.7 miles southwest (bearing SW) of Snows 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 (43.949°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 47.7 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Snows Brook track the nearby West Branch Mad River stream (0.4 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Snows Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Branch Mad River | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 0.4 mi |
| The Ledges | Benches | Grafton County, NH | 1.1 mi |
| Drakes Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Dry Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Tecumseh Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 1.3 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Snows Brook located?
Snows Brook is in Grafton County, New Hampshire, approximately 47.7 miles southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Waterville Valley topographic quadrangle.
How far is Snows Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 82 minutes, 47.7 miles southwest (bearing SW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Snows Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Snows Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 872688 on the Waterville Valley quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Snows 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: Q35281873.