Tecumseh Brook — Streams 47.0 Miles SW of Chapman Inn
Grafton County, New Hampshire · USGS Waterville Valley Quadrangle · GNIS 872777
Within Grafton County, New Hampshire, on the USGS Waterville Valley quadrangle, the stream known as Tecumseh Brook sits 47.0 miles southwest of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “river in the United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Grafton County, New Hampshire, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Tecumseh Brook as a stream on the Waterville Valley topographic quadrangle (FIPS 33/009), under Feature ID 872777. Catalogued in GNIS since 08/27/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Tecumseh Brook sits at 43.96757° N, 71.51591° W (DMS 43°58′03″ N, 71°30′57″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 43.96333° N, 71.55139° W (DMS 43°57′48″ N, 71°33′05″ 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 Tecumseh Brook itself. The ones closest to Tecumseh Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Osceola Brook | Waterville Valley | 0.3 mi |
| Cascade Brook | Waterville Valley | 0.4 mi |
| West Branch Mad River | Waterville Valley | 0.9 mi |
| Avalanche Brook | Mount Tripyramid | 1.1 mi |
| Snows Brook | Waterville Valley | 1.3 mi |
| Flume Brook | Mount Tripyramid | 1.5 mi |
| Kancamagus Brook | Mount Tripyramid | 1.6 mi |
| Greeley Brook | Waterville Valley | 2 mi |
| Slide Brook | Mount Tripyramid | 2.1 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 Tecumseh Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Osceola Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 0.3 mi |
| Cascade Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 0.4 mi |
| West Branch Mad River | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 0.9 mi |
| Snows Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Greeley Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 2 mi |
| Mount Tecumseh | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 2 mi |
| Thornton Gap | Gaps | Grafton County, NH | 2.4 mi |
| Drakes Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 2.5 mi |
| Dry Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 2.5 mi |
| Green Mountain | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 2.5 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing SW out of Bethel for 47.0 miles (southwest) and you reach Tecumseh Brook; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 81 minutes.
Best time to visit
Best observed in late spring and early summer when flow is strong and banks are visible. At this latitude (43.968°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 47.0 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Tecumseh Brook track the nearby Osceola Brook stream (0.3 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Tecumseh Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Osceola Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 0.3 mi |
| Cascade Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 0.4 mi |
| West Branch Mad River | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 0.9 mi |
| The Ledges | Benches | Grafton County, NH | 1 mi |
| Avalanche Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 1.1 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Tecumseh Brook located?
Tecumseh Brook is in Grafton County, New Hampshire, approximately 47.0 miles southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Waterville Valley topographic quadrangle.
How far is Tecumseh Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 81 minutes, 47.0 miles southwest (bearing SW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Tecumseh Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Tecumseh Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 872777 on the Waterville Valley quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Tecumseh 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: Q34958685.