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Burnt Knoll Brook — Streams 24.7 Miles SW of Chapman Inn
Carroll County, New Hampshire · USGS Chatham Quadrangle · GNIS 871594
Catalogued on the USGS Chatham quadrangle in Carroll County, New Hampshire, Burnt Knoll Brook — a stream — lies 24.7 miles southwest of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “river in the United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 871594, Burnt Knoll Brook is recorded as a stream on the USGS Chatham quadrangle in Carroll County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/003). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 02/23/2011.
Coordinates & physical setting
Burnt Knoll Brook sits at 44.13757° N, 71.12035° W (DMS 44°08′15″ N, 71°07′13″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.13750° N, 71.07722° W (DMS 44°08′15″ N, 71°04′38″ 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 Burnt Knoll Brook itself. The ones closest to Burnt Knoll Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Gardiner Brook | North Conway West | 1.1 mi |
| Whitten Brook | North Conway West | 1.3 mi |
| Slippery Brook | Chatham | 1.5 mi |
| Hoyt Brook | North Conway East | 2.7 mi |
| Great Brook | Jackson | 3.4 mi |
| Ellis River | North Conway West | 3.4 mi |
| East Branch Saco River | North Conway West | 3.6 mi |
| Gulf Brook | Jackson | 3.9 mi |
| Spruce Brook | Jackson | 4.3 mi |
| Mountain Brook | North Conway West | 4.5 mi |
Features on the USGS Chatham Quadrangle
The Chatham 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 24 catalogued natural features alongside Burnt Knoll Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Slippery Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.5 mi |
| Walter Mountain | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 2.4 mi |
| The Twins | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 2.6 mi |
| Mountain Shaw | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 2.7 mi |
| Mountain Pond | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 3.3 mi |
| Province Pond | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 3.6 mi |
| Major Mountain | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 4.4 mi |
| Chandler Mountain | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 4.5 mi |
| Robbins Ridge | Ridges | Carroll County, NH | 4.9 mi |
| Slope Mountain | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 5.1 mi |
Historical record
The U.S. Board on Geographic Names recorded a Official (Board Decision) on January 1, 1936 for this name.
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 42-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Burnt Knoll Brook — 24.7 miles southwest as the crow flies, on compass bearing SW.
Best time to visit
Best observed in late spring and early summer when flow is strong and banks are visible. At this latitude (44.138°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 24.7 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at Burnt Knoll Brook track the nearby Gardiner Brook stream (1.1 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Burnt Knoll Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gardiner Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.1 mi |
| Whitten Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Slippery Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.5 mi |
| South Doublehead | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 1.8 mi |
| Thorn Mountain | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 1.8 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Burnt Knoll Brook located?
Burnt Knoll Brook is in Carroll County, New Hampshire, approximately 24.7 miles southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Chatham topographic quadrangle.
How far is Burnt Knoll Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 42 minutes, 24.7 miles southwest (bearing SW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Burnt Knoll Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Burnt Knoll Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 871594 on the Chatham quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Burnt Knoll 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: Q34689001.