Spruce Brook — Streams 43.5 Miles WSW of Chapman Inn
Grafton County, New Hampshire · USGS Franconia Quadrangle · GNIS 872717
Within Grafton County, New Hampshire, on the USGS Franconia quadrangle, the stream known as Spruce Brook sits 43.5 miles west-southwest of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “stream in Grafton County, New Hampshire, United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Grafton County, New Hampshire, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Spruce Brook as a stream on the Franconia topographic quadrangle (FIPS 33/009), under Feature ID 872717. Catalogued in GNIS since 08/27/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Spruce Brook sits at 44.21645° N, 71.62786° W (DMS 44°12′59″ N, 71°37′40″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.19673° N, 71.61730° W (DMS 44°11′48″ N, 71°37′02″ 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 Spruce Brook itself. The ones closest to Spruce Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Thompson Brook | Franconia | 0.4 mi |
| Burnt Brook | Franconia | 0.8 mi |
| Scarface Brook | Franconia | 1.3 mi |
| North Branch Gale River | Franconia | 1.9 mi |
| South Branch Gale River | Franconia | 1.9 mi |
| Beaver Brook | Franconia | 2.4 mi |
| Skookumchuck Brook | Franconia | 3.6 mi |
| Jordan Brook | Franconia | 3.6 mi |
| Twin Brook | South Twin Mountain | 4.3 mi |
| Haystack Brook | Twin Mountain | 4.5 mi |
Features on the USGS Franconia Quadrangle
The Franconia 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 39 catalogued natural features alongside Spruce Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thompson Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 0.4 mi |
| Bethlehem Reservoir | Reservoirs | Grafton County, NH | 0.5 mi |
| Burnt Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 0.8 mi |
| Scarface Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Priest Hill | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 1.5 mi |
| Scarface Mountain | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 1.8 mi |
| Big Bickford Mountain | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 1.9 mi |
| North Branch Gale River | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 1.9 mi |
| South Branch Gale River | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 1.9 mi |
| Abbot Hill | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 2 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing WSW out of Bethel for 43.5 miles (west-southwest) and you reach Spruce 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 (44.216°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 43.5 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Spruce Brook track the nearby Thompson Brook stream (0.4 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Spruce Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thompson Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 0.4 mi |
| Bethlehem Reservoir | Reservoirs | Grafton County, NH | 0.5 mi |
| Burnt Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 0.8 mi |
| Scarface Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Flat Top Mountain | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 1.4 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Spruce Brook located?
Spruce Brook is in Grafton County, New Hampshire, approximately 43.5 miles west-southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Franconia topographic quadrangle.
How far is Spruce Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 75 minutes, 43.5 miles west-southwest (bearing WSW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Spruce Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Spruce Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 872717 on the Franconia quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Spruce 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: Q35353514.