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Black Brook — Streams 28.3 Miles SSW of Chapman Inn
Carroll County, New Hampshire · USGS North Conway East Quadrangle · GNIS 871515
28.3 miles south-southwest of Chapman Inn, on the USGS North Conway East topographic quadrangle, Black Brook is a stream recorded in Carroll County, New Hampshire by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS North Conway East 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Black Brook in Carroll County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/003), classified as a stream in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 871515). Catalogued in GNIS since 08/27/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Black Brook sits at 44.02674° N, 71.00951° W (DMS 44°01′36″ N, 71°00′34″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.02444° N, 71.05083° W (DMS 44°01′28″ N, 71°03′03″ 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 Black Brook itself. The ones closest to Black Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| White Lot Brook | Fryeburg | 1 mi |
| Mason Brook | North Conway East | 2.6 mi |
| Snow Brook | Conway | 2.7 mi |
| Middle Brook | North Conway East | 3.7 mi |
| Anderson Brook | North Conway East | 4.2 mi |
| Clark Brook | Conway | 4.8 mi |
| Willey Brook | Conway | 5.4 mi |
| Artist Brook | North Conway East | 5.6 mi |
| Moat Brook | North Conway East | 5.6 mi |
| Kearsarge Brook | North Conway West | 6.2 mi |
Features on the USGS North Conway East Quadrangle
The North Conway East 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 27 catalogued natural features alongside Black Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mason Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 2.6 mi |
| Black Cap | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 3.5 mi |
| Green Hills | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 3.5 mi |
| Middle Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 3.7 mi |
| Middle Mountain | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 3.9 mi |
| Rattlesnake Mountain | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 4 mi |
| Upper Kimball Pond | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 4.1 mi |
| Anderson Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 4.2 mi |
| Peaked Mountain | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 4.2 mi |
| Redstone Ledge | Benches | Carroll County, NH | 4.2 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 28.3 miles south-southwest (bearing SSW) of Black Brook. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 49 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 (44.027°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 28.3 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Black Brook track the nearby White Lot Brook stream (1.0 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Black Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| White Lot Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1 mi |
| Weeks Brook | Streams | Oxford County, NH | 1.1 mi |
| Saco River Reservoir | Reservoirs | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Swans Falls | Waterfalls | Oxford County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Starks Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.1 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Black Brook located?
Black Brook is in Carroll County, New Hampshire, approximately 28.3 miles south-southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS North Conway East topographic quadrangle.
How far is Black Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 49 minutes, 28.3 miles south-southwest (bearing SSW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Black Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Black Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 871515 on the North Conway East quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Black 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.