Back Brook — Streams 48.2 Miles SSW of Chapman Inn
Carroll County, New Hampshire · USGS Tamworth Quadrangle · GNIS 865303
Catalogued on the USGS Tamworth quadrangle in Carroll County, New Hampshire, Back Brook — a stream — lies 48.2 miles south-southwest of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “river in Carroll County, New Hampshire, United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 865303, Back Brook is recorded as a stream on the USGS Tamworth quadrangle in Carroll County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/003). Catalogued in GNIS since 08/27/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Back Brook sits at 43.81174° N, 71.29924° W (DMS 43°48′42″ N, 71°17′57″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 43.79583° N, 71.27556° W (DMS 43°47′45″ N, 71°16′32″ 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 Back Brook itself. The ones closest to Back Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Lord Brook | Tamworth | 0.9 mi |
| Hobb Brook | Tamworth | 0.9 mi |
| Cold Brook | Tamworth | 1 mi |
| Sanger Brook | Tamworth | 1.8 mi |
| Meadow Brook | Tamworth | 2.1 mi |
| Cold River | Tamworth | 2.4 mi |
| Swift River | Ossipee Lake | 2.9 mi |
| Bryant Brook | Tamworth | 3 mi |
| Mill Brook | Ossipee Lake | 3 mi |
| Blasde Brook | Tamworth | 3.1 mi |
Features on the USGS Tamworth Quadrangle
The Tamworth 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 30 catalogued natural features alongside Back Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Little Larcom Mountain | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 0.8 mi |
| Lord Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 0.9 mi |
| Hobb Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 0.9 mi |
| Cold Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1 mi |
| Larcom Mountain | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Bald Mountain | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 1.8 mi |
| Sanger Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.8 mi |
| Beaver Pond | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 1.8 mi |
| Heckel Hill | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 1.8 mi |
| Mount Whittier | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 2.1 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 83-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Back Brook — 48.2 miles south-southwest as the crow flies, on compass bearing SSW.
Best time to visit
Best observed in late spring and early summer when flow is strong and banks are visible. At this latitude (43.812°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 48.2 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Back Brook track the nearby Little Larcom Mountain summit (0.8 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Back Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Little Larcom Mountain | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 0.8 mi |
| Lord Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 0.9 mi |
| Hobb Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 0.9 mi |
| Cold Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1 mi |
| Larcom Mountain | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 1.2 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Back Brook located?
Back Brook is in Carroll County, New Hampshire, approximately 48.2 miles south-southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Tamworth topographic quadrangle.
How far is Back Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 83 minutes, 48.2 miles south-southwest (bearing SSW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Back Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Back Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 865303 on the Tamworth quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Back 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: Q34647567.