The Flume — Valleys 48.7 Miles WSW of Chapman Inn
Grafton County, New Hampshire · USGS Lincoln Quadrangle · GNIS 873298
Catalogued on the USGS Lincoln quadrangle in Grafton County, New Hampshire, The Flume — a valley — lies 48.7 miles west-southwest of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “valley in Grafton County, New Hampshire, United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 873298, The Flume is recorded as a valley on the USGS Lincoln quadrangle in Grafton County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/009). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 08/01/2018.
Coordinates & physical setting
The Flume sits at 44.10001° N, 71.67641° W (DMS 44°06′00″ N, 71°40′35″ W).
Features on the USGS Lincoln Quadrangle
The Lincoln 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 20 catalogued natural features alongside The Flume. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flume Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 0 mi |
| The Pool | Lakes | Grafton County, NH | 0.3 mi |
| Whitehouse Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 0.9 mi |
| Shadow Lake | Reservoirs | Grafton County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Cascade Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Lincoln Reservoir | Reservoirs | Grafton County, NH | 1.4 mi |
| Boyce Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 1.4 mi |
| The Basin | Basins | Grafton County, NH | 1.6 mi |
| Little Coolidge Mountain | Ridges | Grafton County, NH | 1.8 mi |
| Mount Liberty | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 2 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 84-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from The Flume — 48.7 miles west-southwest as the crow flies, on compass bearing WSW.
Best time to visit
Late May through October; avoid black-fly peak in late May. At this latitude (44.100°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 48.7 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at The Flume track the nearby Flume Brook stream (essentially adjacent) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to The Flume
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flume Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 0 mi |
| The Pool | Lakes | Grafton County, NH | 0.3 mi |
| Whitehouse Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 0.9 mi |
| Shadow Lake | Reservoirs | Grafton County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Cascade Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 1.2 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is The Flume located?
The Flume is in Grafton County, New Hampshire, approximately 48.7 miles west-southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Lincoln topographic quadrangle.
How far is The Flume from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 84 minutes, 48.7 miles west-southwest (bearing WSW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is The Flume?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies The Flume as a valley, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 873298 on the Lincoln quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit The Flume?
Late May through October; avoid black-fly peak in late May.
Wikidata: Q35387926.