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Allard Brook — Streams 34.7 Miles SW of Chapman Inn
Carroll County, New Hampshire · USGS Silver Lake Quadrangle · GNIS 871389
34.7 miles southwest of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Silver Lake topographic quadrangle, Allard Brook is a stream recorded in Carroll County, New Hampshire by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Wikidata short description: “river in the United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Silver Lake 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Allard Brook in Carroll County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/003), classified as a stream in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 871389). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 06/22/2021.
Coordinates & physical setting
Allard Brook sits at 43.99083° N, 71.18432° W (DMS 43°59′27″ N, 71°11′04″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 43.97871° N, 71.20145° W (DMS 43°58′43″ N, 71°12′05″ 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 Allard Brook itself. The ones closest to Allard Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Dry Brook | Silver Lake | 1 mi |
| Hobbs Brook | Silver Lake | 1.5 mi |
| Big Brook | Silver Lake | 2.1 mi |
| Red Eagle Brook | Silver Lake | 2.1 mi |
| Pequawket Brook | Silver Lake | 2.5 mi |
| Swift Brook | Silver Lake | 2.5 mi |
| Meadow Brook | Silver Lake | 2.8 mi |
| Cream Brook | Silver Lake | 2.9 mi |
| Swift River | Conway | 3.1 mi |
| Moat Brook | North Conway East | 3.4 mi |
Features on the USGS Silver Lake Quadrangle
The Silver Lake 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 63 catalogued natural features alongside Allard Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dry Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1 mi |
| Eagle Ledge | Benches | Carroll County, NH | 1 mi |
| Bald Hill | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 1.1 mi |
| Sugarloaf | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Hobbs Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.5 mi |
| Chase Hill | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 1.6 mi |
| Red Eagle Pond | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 1.6 mi |
| Woodchuck Ledge | Benches | Carroll County, NH | 1.6 mi |
| Birch Hill | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 1.8 mi |
| Big Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 2.1 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 34.7 miles southwest (bearing SW) of Allard Brook. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 59 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 (43.991°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 34.7 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Allard Brook track the nearby Dry Brook stream (1.0 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Allard Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dry Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1 mi |
| Eagle Ledge | Benches | Carroll County, NH | 1 mi |
| Bald Hill | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 1.1 mi |
| Haystack | Pillars | Carroll County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Sugarloaf | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 1.2 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Allard Brook located?
Allard Brook is in Carroll County, New Hampshire, approximately 34.7 miles southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Silver Lake topographic quadrangle.
How far is Allard Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 59 minutes, 34.7 miles southwest (bearing SW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Allard Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Allard Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 871389 on the Silver Lake quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Allard 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: Q34640939.