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Whiteface Brook — Streams 37.3 Miles SW of Chapman Inn
Grafton County, New Hampshire · USGS Mount Carrigain Quadrangle · GNIS 872917
Catalogued on the USGS Mount Carrigain quadrangle in Grafton County, New Hampshire, Whiteface Brook — a stream — lies 37.3 miles southwest of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “river in Grafton County, New Hampshire, United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 872917, Whiteface Brook is recorded as a stream on the USGS Mount Carrigain quadrangle in Grafton County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/009). Catalogued in GNIS since 08/27/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Whiteface Brook sits at 44.07118° N, 71.38007° W (DMS 44°04′16″ N, 71°22′48″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.10889° N, 71.41333° W (DMS 44°06′32″ N, 71°24′48″ 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 Whiteface Brook itself. The ones closest to Whiteface Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Carrigain Brook | Mount Carrigain | 1.4 mi |
| Meadow Brook | Mount Carrigain | 4.2 mi |
| Ledge Brook | Mount Carrigain | 4.5 mi |
| Anderson Brook | Mount Carrigain | 4.8 mi |
| Sabbaday Brook | Mount Tripyramid | 5.1 mi |
| Pine Bend Brook | Mount Carrigain | 5.1 mi |
| Horne Brook | Mount Carrigain | 5.2 mi |
| Norcross Brook | Mount Carrigain | 5.2 mi |
| Notch Brook | Mount Carrigain | 5.2 mi |
| Carrigain Branch | Mount Carrigain | 5.5 mi |
Features on the USGS Mount Carrigain Quadrangle
The Mount Carrigain 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 36 catalogued natural features alongside Whiteface Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Little Sawyer Pond | Lakes | Grafton County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Carrigain Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 1.4 mi |
| Sawyer Pond | Lakes | Grafton County, NH | 1.5 mi |
| Mount Saunders | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 1.9 mi |
| Duck Pond Mountain | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 2.6 mi |
| Greens Cliff | Cliffs | Grafton County, NH | 2.8 mi |
| Mount Lowell | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 3 mi |
| Nancy Pond | Lakes | Grafton County, NH | 3 mi |
| Nancy Cascades | Waterfalls | Grafton County, NH | 3.2 mi |
| Norcross Pond | Lakes | Grafton County, NH | 3.4 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 64-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Whiteface Brook — 37.3 miles southwest as the crow flies, on compass bearing SW.
Best time to visit
Best observed in late spring and early summer when flow is strong and banks are visible. At this latitude (44.071°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 37.3 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Whiteface Brook track the nearby Little Sawyer Pond lake (1.3 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Whiteface Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Little Sawyer Pond | Lakes | Grafton County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Carrigain Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 1.4 mi |
| Sawyer Pond | Lakes | Grafton County, NH | 1.5 mi |
| Mount Tremont | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 1.7 mi |
| Mount Saunders | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 1.9 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Whiteface Brook located?
Whiteface Brook is in Grafton County, New Hampshire, approximately 37.3 miles southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Mount Carrigain topographic quadrangle.
How far is Whiteface Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 64 minutes, 37.3 miles southwest (bearing SW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Whiteface Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Whiteface Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 872917 on the Mount Carrigain quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Whiteface 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: Q34895388.