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Bryant Brook — Streams 45.2 Miles SSW of Chapman Inn
Carroll County, New Hampshire · USGS Tamworth Quadrangle · GNIS 865837
Catalogued on the USGS Tamworth quadrangle in Carroll County, New Hampshire, Bryant Brook — a stream — lies 45.2 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 865837, Bryant 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
Bryant Brook sits at 43.84563° N, 71.26229° W (DMS 43°50′44″ N, 71°15′44″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 43.87417° N, 71.26083° W (DMS 43°52′27″ N, 71°15′39″ 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 Bryant Brook itself. The ones closest to Bryant Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Blasde Brook | Tamworth | 0.4 mi |
| Mill Brook | Ossipee Lake | 1 mi |
| Sanger Brook | Tamworth | 1.2 mi |
| Swift River | Ossipee Lake | 1.2 mi |
| Stony Brook | Ossipee Lake | 1.7 mi |
| Cold Brook | Tamworth | 2.5 mi |
| Back Brook | Tamworth | 3 mi |
| Hoag Brook | Tamworth | 3 mi |
| Deer Brook | Ossipee Lake | 3.5 mi |
| Meadow Brook | Tamworth | 3.6 mi |
Features on the USGS Tamworth Quadrangle
The Tamworth 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 30 catalogued natural features alongside Bryant Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blasde Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 0.4 mi |
| Sanger Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| The Chinock | Gaps | Carroll County, NH | 1.5 mi |
| Heckel Hill | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 1.9 mi |
| Bunker Hill | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 2.1 mi |
| Lunt Ledge | Benches | Carroll County, NH | 2.3 mi |
| Cold Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 2.5 mi |
| Mount Whittier | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 2.6 mi |
| Back Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 3 mi |
| Hoag Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 3 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 78-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Bryant Brook — 45.2 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 (43.846°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 45.2 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Bryant Brook track the nearby Blasde Brook stream (0.4 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Bryant Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blasde Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 0.4 mi |
| Mill Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1 mi |
| Sanger Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Swift River | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| The Chinock | Gaps | Carroll County, NH | 1.5 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Bryant Brook located?
Bryant Brook is in Carroll County, New Hampshire, approximately 45.2 miles south-southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Tamworth topographic quadrangle.
How far is Bryant Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 78 minutes, 45.2 miles south-southwest (bearing SSW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Bryant Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Bryant Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 865837 on the Tamworth quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Bryant 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: Q34686438.