Walker Brook — Streams 48.0 Miles WSW of Chapman Inn
Grafton County, New Hampshire · USGS Franconia Quadrangle · GNIS 872858
Within Grafton County, New Hampshire, on the USGS Franconia quadrangle, the stream known as Walker Brook sits 48.0 miles west-southwest of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “river in Grafton County, United States of America - Geonames ID = 5094203”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Grafton County, New Hampshire, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Walker Brook as a stream on the Franconia topographic quadrangle (FIPS 33/009), under Feature ID 872858. Catalogued in GNIS since 08/27/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Walker Brook sits at 44.13895° N, 71.68508° W (DMS 44°08′20″ N, 71°41′06″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.15556° N, 71.65139° W (DMS 44°09′20″ N, 71°39′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 Walker Brook itself. The ones closest to Walker Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Dry Brook | Franconia | 0.5 mi |
| Cascade Brook | Lincoln | 1.5 mi |
| Whitehouse Brook | Lincoln | 1.8 mi |
| Flume Brook | Lincoln | 2.7 mi |
| Skookumchuck Brook | Franconia | 3.8 mi |
| Jordan Brook | Franconia | 3.9 mi |
| Boyce Brook | Lincoln | 4 mi |
| Redrock Brook | South Twin Mountain | 5.1 mi |
| Twin Brook | South Twin Mountain | 5.1 mi |
| Hellgate Brook | South Twin Mountain | 5.2 mi |
Features on the USGS Franconia Quadrangle
The Franconia 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 39 catalogued natural features alongside Walker Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dry Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 0.5 mi |
| Lonesome Lake | Lakes | Grafton County, NH | 0.8 mi |
| Franconia Notch | Gaps | Grafton County, NH | 1 mi |
| Cannon Mountain | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 1.4 mi |
| The Cannon Balls | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 1.5 mi |
| Old Man of the Mountain (historical) | Cliffs | Grafton County, NH | 1.5 mi |
| Profile Lake | Lakes | Grafton County, NH | 1.8 mi |
| Eagles Lakes | Lakes | Grafton County, NH | 2 mi |
| Little Haystack Mountain | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 2 mi |
| Mount Lincoln | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 2.1 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing WSW out of Bethel for 48.0 miles (west-southwest) and you reach Walker Brook; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 82 minutes.
Best time to visit
Best observed in late spring and early summer when flow is strong and banks are visible. At this latitude (44.139°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 48.0 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Walker Brook track the nearby Dry Brook stream (0.5 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Walker Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dry Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 0.5 mi |
| Lonesome Lake | Lakes | Grafton County, NH | 0.8 mi |
| Franconia Notch | Gaps | Grafton County, NH | 1 mi |
| The Basin | Basins | Grafton County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Cannon Mountain | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 1.4 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Walker Brook located?
Walker Brook is in Grafton County, New Hampshire, approximately 48.0 miles west-southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Franconia topographic quadrangle.
How far is Walker Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 82 minutes, 48.0 miles west-southwest (bearing WSW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Walker Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Walker Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 872858 on the Franconia quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Walker 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: Q34821700.