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Willey Brook — Streams 33.7 Miles WSW of Chapman Inn
Grafton County, New Hampshire · USGS Crawford Notch Quadrangle · GNIS 873020
Within Grafton County, New Hampshire, on the USGS Crawford Notch quadrangle, the stream known as Willey Brook sits 33.7 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 Willey Brook as a stream on the Crawford Notch topographic quadrangle (FIPS 33/009), under Feature ID 873020. Catalogued in GNIS since 02/01/1991.
Coordinates & physical setting
Willey Brook sits at 44.19757° N, 71.40674° W (DMS 44°11′51″ N, 71°24′24″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.19444° N, 71.42389° W (DMS 44°11′40″ N, 71°25′26″ 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 Willey Brook itself. The ones closest to Willey Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Avalanche Brook | Crawford Notch | 2.2 mi |
| Mount Field Brook | Crawford Notch | 3.6 mi |
| Havie Brook | Crawford Notch | 4 mi |
| Whitewall Brook | Crawford Notch | 4.2 mi |
| Mount Tom Brook | Crawford Notch | 4.2 mi |
| Hale Brook | Crawford Notch | 5.2 mi |
| Anderson Brook | Mount Carrigain | 5.5 mi |
| Jumping Brook | Crawford Notch | 5.6 mi |
| Norcross Brook | Mount Carrigain | 5.8 mi |
| Notch Brook | Mount Carrigain | 5.8 mi |
Features on the USGS Crawford Notch Quadrangle
The Crawford Notch 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 41 catalogued natural features alongside Willey Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Willard | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 0.6 mi |
| Silver Cascade | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.6 mi |
| Flume Cascade | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 0.7 mi |
| Mount Webster | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1 mi |
| Elephant Head | Pillars | Carroll County, NH | 1 mi |
| Mount Willey | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Elephant Head Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Mount Avalon | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Mount Field | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Saco Lake | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 1.4 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing WSW out of Bethel for 33.7 miles (west-southwest) and you reach Willey Brook; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 58 minutes.
Best time to visit
Best observed in late spring and early summer when flow is strong and banks are visible. At this latitude (44.198°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 33.7 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Willey Brook track the nearby Mount Willard summit (0.6 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Willey Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Willard | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 0.6 mi |
| Silver Cascade | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.6 mi |
| Flume Cascade | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 0.7 mi |
| Mount Webster | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1 mi |
| Elephant Head | Pillars | Carroll County, NH | 1 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Willey Brook located?
Willey Brook is in Grafton County, New Hampshire, approximately 33.7 miles west-southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Crawford Notch topographic quadrangle.
How far is Willey Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 58 minutes, 33.7 miles west-southwest (bearing WSW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Willey Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Willey Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 873020 on the Crawford Notch quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Willey 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: Q34908794.