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Albany Brook — Streams 33.9 Miles SW of Chapman Inn
Carroll County, New Hampshire · USGS Bartlett Quadrangle · GNIS 871383
33.9 miles southwest of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Bartlett topographic quadrangle, Albany Brook is a stream recorded in Carroll County, New Hampshire by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Wikidata short description: “river in Carroll County, New Hampshire, United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Bartlett 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Albany Brook in Carroll County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/003), classified as a stream in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 871383). Catalogued in GNIS since 08/27/2002.
Coordinates & physical setting
Albany Brook sits at 44.07674° N, 71.29868° W (DMS 44°04′36″ N, 71°17′55″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.03583° N, 71.29972° W (DMS 44°02′09″ N, 71°17′59″ W) — useful for anglers and paddlers tracing the upstream end.
Other streams in Carroll County, New Hampshire
Carroll County, NH contains 152 streams catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Albany Brook itself. The ones closest to Albany Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Louisville Brook | Bartlett | 1.2 mi |
| Bartlett Brook | Bartlett | 1.6 mi |
| Stony Brook | Bartlett | 1.8 mi |
| Meadow Brook | Bartlett | 2.4 mi |
| Sawyer River | Bartlett | 2.4 mi |
| Halfway Brook | Bartlett | 3.1 mi |
| Stony Brook | North Conway West | 3.4 mi |
| Nancy Brook | Bartlett | 3.7 mi |
| Otis Brook | Stairs Mountain | 4.3 mi |
| Cow Brook | North Conway West | 4.7 mi |
Features on the USGS Bartlett Quadrangle
The Bartlett 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 31 catalogued natural features alongside Albany Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| McKiels Pond | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 0.7 mi |
| Razor Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.8 mi |
| Sawyer Rock | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 1 mi |
| Louisville Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Cave Mountain | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Bartlett Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.6 mi |
| Hart Ledge | Benches | Carroll County, NH | 1.6 mi |
| Stony Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.8 mi |
| Bartlett Haystack | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 2.2 mi |
| Meadow Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 2.4 mi |
Historical record
The U.S. Board on Geographic Names recorded a Official (Board Decision) on January 1, 1936 for this name.
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 33.9 miles southwest (bearing SW) of Albany Brook. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 58 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 (44.077°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 33.9 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Albany Brook track the nearby McKiels Pond lake (0.7 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Albany Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| McKiels Pond | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 0.7 mi |
| Razor Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.8 mi |
| Sawyer Rock | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 1 mi |
| Louisville Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Cave Mountain | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 1.2 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Albany Brook located?
Albany Brook is in Carroll County, New Hampshire, approximately 33.9 miles southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Bartlett topographic quadrangle.
How far is Albany Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 58 minutes, 33.9 miles southwest (bearing SW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Albany Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Albany Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 871383 on the Bartlett quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Albany Brook?
Best observed in late spring and early summer when flow is strong and banks are visible.
How many other streams are in Carroll County, New Hampshire?
GNIS lists 151 other streams in Carroll County, New Hampshire.
Wikidata: Q34639793.