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Whitewall Brook — Streams 37.9 Miles WSW of Chapman Inn
Grafton County, New Hampshire · USGS Crawford Notch Quadrangle · GNIS 872925
37.9 miles west-southwest of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Crawford Notch topographic quadrangle, Whitewall Brook is a stream recorded in Grafton County, New Hampshire by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Crawford Notch 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Whitewall Brook in Grafton County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/009), classified as a stream in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 872925). Catalogued in GNIS since 08/27/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Whitewall Brook sits at 44.16673° N, 71.47897° W (DMS 44°10′00″ N, 71°28′44″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.18534° N, 71.51397° W (DMS 44°11′07″ N, 71°30′50″ 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 Whitewall Brook itself. The ones closest to Whitewall Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Jumping Brook | Crawford Notch | 1.6 mi |
| Shoal Pond Brook | Mount Carrigain | 3.2 mi |
| Mount Field Brook | Crawford Notch | 3.2 mi |
| Norcross Brook | Mount Carrigain | 3.3 mi |
| Notch Brook | Mount Carrigain | 3.3 mi |
| Carrigain Branch | Mount Carrigain | 3.4 mi |
| Anderson Brook | Mount Carrigain | 3.5 mi |
| North Fork East Branch Pemigewasset River | Mount Osceola | 3.6 mi |
| Crystal Brook | Mount Carrigain | 3.6 mi |
| Havie Brook | Crawford Notch | 4.1 mi |
Features on the USGS Crawford Notch Quadrangle
The Crawford Notch 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 41 catalogued natural features alongside Whitewall Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zealand Notch | Valleys | Grafton County, NH | 0 mi |
| Thoreau Falls | Waterfalls | Grafton County, NH | 0.2 mi |
| Shoal Pond | Lakes | Grafton County, NH | 1.1 mi |
| Whitewall Mount | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Jumping Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 1.6 mi |
| Zealand Pond | Lakes | Grafton County, NH | 2.1 mi |
| Zealand Falls | Waterfalls | Grafton County, NH | 2.2 mi |
| Ethan Pond | Lakes | Grafton County, NH | 2.6 mi |
| Mount Field | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 3 mi |
| Mount Willey | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 3.1 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 37.9 miles west-southwest (bearing WSW) of Whitewall Brook. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 65 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 (44.167°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 37.9 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Whitewall Brook track the nearby Zealand Notch valley (essentially adjacent) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Whitewall Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zealand Notch | Valleys | Grafton County, NH | 0 mi |
| Thoreau Falls | Waterfalls | Grafton County, NH | 0.2 mi |
| Shoal Pond | Lakes | Grafton County, NH | 1.1 mi |
| Whitewall Mount | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Jumping Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 1.6 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Whitewall Brook located?
Whitewall Brook is in Grafton County, New Hampshire, approximately 37.9 miles west-southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Crawford Notch topographic quadrangle.
How far is Whitewall Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 65 minutes, 37.9 miles west-southwest (bearing WSW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Whitewall Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Whitewall Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 872925 on the Crawford Notch quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Whitewall 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.