Bennett Brook — Streams 42.9 Miles SSW of Chapman Inn
Carroll County, New Hampshire · USGS Freedom Quadrangle · GNIS 865540
Catalogued on the USGS Freedom quadrangle in Carroll County, New Hampshire, Bennett Brook — a stream — lies 42.9 miles south-southwest of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 865540, Bennett Brook is recorded as a stream on the USGS Freedom quadrangle in Carroll County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/003). Catalogued in GNIS since 08/27/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Bennett Brook sits at 43.80785° N, 71.02562° W (DMS 43°48′28″ N, 71°01′32″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 43.83417° N, 71.00333° W (DMS 43°50′03″ N, 71°00′12″ 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 Bennett Brook itself. The ones closest to Bennett Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hodgedon Brook | Freedom | 1 mi |
| Moulton Brook | Freedom | 1 mi |
| Flanders Brook | Freedom | 1.3 mi |
| Lovering Brook | Freedom | 1.4 mi |
| Cold Brook | Freedom | 1.5 mi |
| Mastin Brook | Freedom | 1.6 mi |
| Nason Brook | Freedom | 1.7 mi |
| Square Brook | Freedom | 2.8 mi |
| Leavitt Brook | Freedom | 2.8 mi |
| Phillips Brook | Freedom | 3.3 mi |
Features on the USGS Freedom Quadrangle
The Freedom 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 43 catalogued natural features alongside Bennett Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Loon Lake | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 0.4 mi |
| Hodgedon Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1 mi |
| Moulton Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1 mi |
| Flanders Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Prospect Mountain | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 1.4 mi |
| Lovering Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.4 mi |
| Cold Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.5 mi |
| Mastin Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.6 mi |
| Nason Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.7 mi |
| Berry Bay | Reservoirs | Carroll County, NH | 2 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 74-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Bennett Brook — 42.9 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 (43.808°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 42.9 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Bennett Brook track the nearby Loon Lake (0.4 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Bennett Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Loon Lake | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 0.4 mi |
| Hodgedon Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1 mi |
| Moulton Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1 mi |
| Flanders Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Prospect Mountain | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 1.4 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Bennett Brook located?
Bennett Brook is in Carroll County, New Hampshire, approximately 42.9 miles south-southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Freedom topographic quadrangle.
How far is Bennett Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 74 minutes, 42.9 miles south-southwest (bearing SSW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Bennett Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Bennett Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 865540 on the Freedom quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Bennett 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.