Thompson Brook — Streams 43.5 Miles WSW of Chapman Inn
Grafton County, New Hampshire · USGS Franconia Quadrangle · GNIS 872802
43.5 miles west-southwest of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Franconia topographic quadrangle, Thompson Brook is a stream recorded in Grafton County, New Hampshire by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Franconia 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Thompson Brook in Grafton County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/009), classified as a stream in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 872802). Catalogued in GNIS since 08/27/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Thompson Brook sits at 44.22229° N, 71.63092° W (DMS 44°13′20″ N, 71°37′51″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.19673° N, 71.60869° W (DMS 44°11′48″ N, 71°36′31″ 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 Thompson Brook itself. The ones closest to Thompson Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Spruce Brook | Franconia | 0.4 mi |
| Scarface Brook | Franconia | 0.8 mi |
| Burnt Brook | Franconia | 1.2 mi |
| North Branch Gale River | Franconia | 1.5 mi |
| South Branch Gale River | Franconia | 1.5 mi |
| Beaver Brook | Franconia | 1.9 mi |
| Skookumchuck Brook | Franconia | 3.7 mi |
| Jordan Brook | Franconia | 3.7 mi |
| Haystack Brook | Twin Mountain | 4.2 mi |
| Wiseman Brook | Franconia | 4.3 mi |
Features on the USGS Franconia Quadrangle
The Franconia 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 39 catalogued natural features alongside Thompson Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spruce Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 0.4 mi |
| Bethlehem Reservoir | Reservoirs | Grafton County, NH | 0.6 mi |
| Scarface Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 0.8 mi |
| Burnt Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Priest Hill | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| North Branch Gale River | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 1.5 mi |
| South Branch Gale River | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 1.5 mi |
| Abbot Hill | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 1.6 mi |
| Scarface Mountain | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 1.9 mi |
| Beaver Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 1.9 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 43.5 miles west-southwest (bearing WSW) of Thompson Brook. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 75 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 (44.222°), 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 Thompson Brook track the nearby Spruce Brook stream (0.4 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Thompson Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spruce Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 0.4 mi |
| Bethlehem Reservoir | Reservoirs | Grafton County, NH | 0.6 mi |
| Scarface Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 0.8 mi |
| Burnt Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Priest Hill | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 1.2 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Thompson Brook located?
Thompson 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 Thompson 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 Thompson Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Thompson Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 872802 on the Franconia quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Thompson 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.