Spring Brook — Streams 44.0 Miles SW of Chapman Inn
Grafton County, New Hampshire · USGS Mount Chocorua Quadrangle · GNIS 872714
Within Grafton County, New Hampshire, on the USGS Mount Chocorua quadrangle, the stream known as Spring Brook sits 44.0 miles southwest of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “stream in Grafton County, United States of America - Geonames ID = 5093017”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Grafton County, New Hampshire, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Spring Brook as a stream on the Mount Chocorua topographic quadrangle (FIPS 33/009), under Feature ID 872714. Catalogued in GNIS since 08/27/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Spring Brook sits at 43.91590° N, 71.35646° W (DMS 43°54′57″ N, 71°21′23″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 43.93111° N, 71.37250° W (DMS 43°55′52″ N, 71°22′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 Spring Brook itself. The ones closest to Spring Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Pond Brook | Center Sandwich | 4 mi |
| Sabbaday Brook | Mount Tripyramid | 6 mi |
| Cold Brook | Mount Tripyramid | 6.4 mi |
| Pine Bend Brook | Mount Carrigain | 6.7 mi |
| Horne Brook | Mount Carrigain | 6.8 mi |
| Slide Brook | Mount Tripyramid | 6.9 mi |
| Drakes Brook | Waterville Valley | 7.2 mi |
| Ledge Brook | Mount Carrigain | 7.5 mi |
| Avalanche Brook | Mount Tripyramid | 7.7 mi |
| Snows Brook | Waterville Valley | 8 mi |
Features on the USGS Mount Chocorua Quadrangle
The Mount Chocorua 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 39 catalogued natural features alongside Spring Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kelly Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 0.1 mi |
| Birch Intervale | Basins | Carroll County, NH | 0.6 mi |
| Mount Katherine | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 1.1 mi |
| Tilton Pond | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Mount Mexico | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 1.5 mi |
| Hibbard Mountain | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 1.6 mi |
| Whitin Ridge | Ridges | Carroll County, NH | 1.7 mi |
| Tewksberry Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 2.1 mi |
| Great Hill Pond | Reservoirs | Carroll County, NH | 2.2 mi |
| Overhang | Benches | Carroll County, NH | 2.2 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing SW out of Bethel for 44.0 miles (southwest) and you reach Spring Brook; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 75 minutes.
Best time to visit
Best observed in late spring and early summer when flow is strong and banks are visible. At this latitude (43.916°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 44.0 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Spring Brook track the nearby Kelly Brook stream (essentially adjacent) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Spring Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kelly Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 0.1 mi |
| Birch Intervale | Basins | Carroll County, NH | 0.6 mi |
| Mount Katherine | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 1.1 mi |
| Tilton Pond | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Mount Wonalancet | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 1.3 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Spring Brook located?
Spring Brook is in Grafton County, New Hampshire, approximately 44.0 miles southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Mount Chocorua topographic quadrangle.
How far is Spring Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 75 minutes, 44.0 miles southwest (bearing SW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Spring Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Spring Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 872714 on the Mount Chocorua quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Spring 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: Q35341593.