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Artist Brook — Streams 29.7 Miles SSW of Chapman Inn
Carroll County, New Hampshire · USGS North Conway East Quadrangle · GNIS 871404
29.7 miles south-southwest of Chapman Inn, on the USGS North Conway East topographic quadrangle, Artist 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 North Conway East 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Artist Brook in Carroll County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/003), classified as a stream in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 871404). Catalogued in GNIS since 08/27/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Artist Brook sits at 44.04618° N, 71.11813° W (DMS 44°02′46″ N, 71°07′05″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.05611° N, 71.07861° W (DMS 44°03′22″ N, 71°04′43″ 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 Artist Brook itself. The ones closest to Artist Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Kearsarge Brook | North Conway West | 0.8 mi |
| Elm Brook | North Conway West | 1.5 mi |
| Lucy Brook | North Conway West | 2.2 mi |
| Moat Brook | North Conway East | 3 mi |
| Hoyt Brook | North Conway East | 3.7 mi |
| East Branch Saco River | North Conway West | 4.1 mi |
| Red Eagle Brook | Silver Lake | 4.2 mi |
| Swift River | Conway | 4.3 mi |
| Mason Brook | North Conway East | 4.4 mi |
| Dry Brook | Silver Lake | 4.5 mi |
Features on the USGS North Conway East Quadrangle
The North Conway East 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 27 catalogued natural features alongside Artist Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pudding Pond | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 0.8 mi |
| Peaked Mountain | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Cranmore Mountain | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 1.5 mi |
| Middle Mountain | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 1.7 mi |
| Rattlesnake Mountain | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 1.8 mi |
| Redstone Ledge | Benches | Carroll County, NH | 2.1 mi |
| Mount Surprise | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 2.6 mi |
| Green Hills | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 2.6 mi |
| Black Cap | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 2.6 mi |
| Hurricane Mountain | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 2.9 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 29.7 miles south-southwest (bearing SSW) of Artist Brook. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 51 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 (44.046°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 29.7 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Artist Brook track the nearby Kearsarge Brook stream (0.8 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Artist Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kearsarge Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 0.8 mi |
| Pudding Pond | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 0.8 mi |
| Peaked Mountain | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Cranmore Mountain | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 1.5 mi |
| Elm Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.5 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Artist Brook located?
Artist Brook is in Carroll County, New Hampshire, approximately 29.7 miles south-southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS North Conway East topographic quadrangle.
How far is Artist Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 51 minutes, 29.7 miles south-southwest (bearing SSW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Artist Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Artist Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 871404 on the North Conway East quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Artist 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: Q34645152.