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Big Brook — Streams 35.5 Miles SW of Chapman Inn
Carroll County, New Hampshire · USGS Silver Lake Quadrangle · GNIS 871500
35.5 miles southwest of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Silver Lake topographic quadrangle, Big 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 Silver Lake 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Big Brook in Carroll County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/003), classified as a stream in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 871500). Catalogued in GNIS since 08/27/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Big Brook sits at 43.99729° N, 71.22479° W (DMS 43°59′50″ N, 71°13′29″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.02507° N, 71.21118° W (DMS 44°01′30″ N, 71°12′40″ 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 Big Brook itself. The ones closest to Big Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hobbs Brook | Silver Lake | 0.6 mi |
| Deer Brook | North Conway West | 1.6 mi |
| Allard Brook | Silver Lake | 2.1 mi |
| Haskell Brook | Bartlett | 2.2 mi |
| Steam Mill Brook | Mount Chocorua | 2.7 mi |
| Cilley Brook | Bartlett | 2.8 mi |
| Dry Brook | Silver Lake | 3 mi |
| Meadow Brook | Silver Lake | 3.2 mi |
| Champney Brook | Mount Chocorua | 3.4 mi |
| Twin Brook | Mount Chocorua | 3.7 mi |
Features on the USGS Silver Lake Quadrangle
The Silver Lake 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 63 catalogued natural features alongside Big Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woodchuck Ledge | Benches | Carroll County, NH | 0.5 mi |
| Hobbs Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 0.6 mi |
| Eagle Ledge | Benches | Carroll County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| White Ledge | Benches | Carroll County, NH | 1.7 mi |
| Allard Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 2.1 mi |
| Sugarloaf | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 2.1 mi |
| Roundtop | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 2.2 mi |
| Dry Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 3 mi |
| Bald Hill | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 3.1 mi |
| Birch Hill | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 3.1 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 35.5 miles southwest (bearing SW) of Big Brook. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 61 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 (43.997°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 35.5 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Big Brook track the nearby Woodchuck Ledge bench terrace (0.5 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Big Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woodchuck Ledge | Benches | Carroll County, NH | 0.5 mi |
| Hobbs Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 0.6 mi |
| Eagle Ledge | Benches | Carroll County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Haystack | Pillars | Carroll County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Moose Pond | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 1.6 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Big Brook located?
Big Brook is in Carroll County, New Hampshire, approximately 35.5 miles southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Silver Lake topographic quadrangle.
How far is Big Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 61 minutes, 35.5 miles southwest (bearing SW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Big Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Big Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 871500 on the Silver Lake quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Big 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: Q34670875.