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Tuttle Brook — Streams 38.2 Miles WSW of Chapman Inn
Grafton County, New Hampshire · USGS Twin Mountain Quadrangle · GNIS 872839
Catalogued on the USGS Twin Mountain quadrangle in Grafton County, New Hampshire, Tuttle Brook — a stream — lies 38.2 miles west-southwest of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 872839, Tuttle Brook is recorded as a stream on the USGS Twin Mountain quadrangle in Grafton County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/009). Catalogued in GNIS since 08/27/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Tuttle Brook sits at 44.26673° N, 71.53814° W (DMS 44°16′00″ N, 71°32′17″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.23756° N, 71.51508° W (DMS 44°14′15″ N, 71°30′54″ 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 Tuttle Brook itself. The ones closest to Tuttle Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Haystack Brook | Twin Mountain | 2.1 mi |
| Hale Brook | Crawford Notch | 2.9 mi |
| Mount Tom Brook | Crawford Notch | 3.9 mi |
| Havie Brook | Crawford Notch | 4.1 mi |
| Mount Field Brook | Crawford Notch | 4.8 mi |
| North Branch Gale River | Franconia | 5.2 mi |
| South Branch Gale River | Franconia | 5.2 mi |
| Scarface Brook | Franconia | 5.4 mi |
| Black Brook | Bethlehem | 5.4 mi |
| Thompson Brook | Franconia | 5.5 mi |
Features on the USGS Twin Mountain Quadrangle
The Twin Mountain 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 21 catalogued natural features alongside Tuttle Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Sugarloaf | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Zealand River | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Alder Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Black Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.5 mi |
| Middle Sugarloaf | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 1.5 mi |
| Little River | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.7 mi |
| Haystack Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 2.1 mi |
| Beech Hill | Summits | Coos County, NH | 2.7 mi |
| Cherry Mountain Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 3.3 mi |
| Carter Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 3.7 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 66-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Tuttle Brook — 38.2 miles west-southwest as the crow flies, on compass bearing WSW.
Best time to visit
Best observed in late spring and early summer when flow is strong and banks are visible. At this latitude (44.267°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 38.2 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Tuttle Brook track the nearby North Sugarloaf summit (1.2 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Tuttle Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Sugarloaf | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Zealand River | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Alder Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Black Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.5 mi |
| Middle Sugarloaf | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 1.5 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Tuttle Brook located?
Tuttle Brook is in Grafton County, New Hampshire, approximately 38.2 miles west-southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Twin Mountain topographic quadrangle.
How far is Tuttle Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 66 minutes, 38.2 miles west-southwest (bearing WSW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Tuttle Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Tuttle Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 872839 on the Twin Mountain quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Tuttle 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.