Whitehouse Brook — Streams 48.6 Miles WSW of Chapman Inn
Grafton County, New Hampshire · USGS Lincoln Quadrangle · GNIS 872921
Within Grafton County, New Hampshire, on the USGS Lincoln quadrangle, the stream known as Whitehouse Brook sits 48.6 miles west-southwest of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “river in Grafton County, New Hampshire, United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Grafton County, New Hampshire, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Whitehouse Brook as a stream on the Lincoln topographic quadrangle (FIPS 33/009), under Feature ID 872921. Catalogued in GNIS since 08/27/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Whitehouse Brook sits at 44.11312° N, 71.68203° W (DMS 44°06′47″ N, 71°40′55″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.11667° N, 71.71889° W (DMS 44°07′00″ N, 71°43′08″ 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 Whitehouse Brook itself. The ones closest to Whitehouse Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Cascade Brook | Lincoln | 0.3 mi |
| Flume Brook | Lincoln | 1 mi |
| Dry Brook | Franconia | 1.3 mi |
| Walker Brook | Franconia | 1.8 mi |
| Boyce Brook | Lincoln | 2.2 mi |
| Loon Pond Brook | Lincoln | 4.5 mi |
| Pollard Brook | Lincoln | 4.6 mi |
| Boyle Brook | Lincoln | 4.7 mi |
| Clear Brook | Mount Osceola | 4.7 mi |
| Lincoln Brook | Mount Osceola | 5 mi |
Features on the USGS Lincoln Quadrangle
The Lincoln 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 20 catalogued natural features alongside Whitehouse Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cascade Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 0.3 mi |
| The Basin | Basins | Grafton County, NH | 0.6 mi |
| The Pool | Lakes | Grafton County, NH | 0.7 mi |
| The Flume | Valleys | Grafton County, NH | 0.9 mi |
| Flume Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 1 mi |
| Mount Liberty | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 2 mi |
| Shadow Lake | Reservoirs | Grafton County, NH | 2 mi |
| Boyce Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 2.2 mi |
| Lincoln Reservoir | Reservoirs | Grafton County, NH | 2.3 mi |
| Hardwood Ridge | Ridges | Grafton County, NH | 2.5 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing WSW out of Bethel for 48.6 miles (west-southwest) and you reach Whitehouse Brook; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 83 minutes.
Best time to visit
Best observed in late spring and early summer when flow is strong and banks are visible. At this latitude (44.113°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 48.6 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Whitehouse Brook track the nearby Cascade Brook stream (0.3 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Whitehouse Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cascade Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 0.3 mi |
| The Basin | Basins | Grafton County, NH | 0.6 mi |
| The Pool | Lakes | Grafton County, NH | 0.7 mi |
| The Flume | Valleys | Grafton County, NH | 0.9 mi |
| Flume Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 1 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Whitehouse Brook located?
Whitehouse Brook is in Grafton County, New Hampshire, approximately 48.6 miles west-southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Lincoln topographic quadrangle.
How far is Whitehouse Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 83 minutes, 48.6 miles west-southwest (bearing WSW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Whitehouse Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Whitehouse Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 872921 on the Lincoln quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Whitehouse 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: Q34895817.