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Carlton Brook — Streams 24.1 Miles W of Chapman Inn
Coos County, New Hampshire · USGS Mount Washington Quadrangle · GNIS 871618
Catalogued on the USGS Mount Washington quadrangle in Coos County, New Hampshire, Carlton Brook — a stream — lies 24.1 miles west of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 871618, Carlton Brook is recorded as a stream on the USGS Mount Washington quadrangle in Coos County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/007). Catalogued in GNIS since 08/27/2002.
Coordinates & physical setting
Carlton Brook sits at 44.37284° N, 71.27535° W (DMS 44°22′22″ N, 71°16′31″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.39534° N, 71.31119° W (DMS 44°23′43″ N, 71°18′40″ W) — useful for anglers and paddlers tracing the upstream end.
Other streams in Coos County, New Hampshire
Coos County, NH contains 300 streams catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Carlton Brook itself. The ones closest to Carlton Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Snyder Brook | Mount Washington | 0.5 mi |
| Bumpus Brook | Mount Washington | 0.6 mi |
| Cold Brook | Mount Washington | 1.2 mi |
| Townline Brook | Carter Dome | 1.5 mi |
| Spur Brook | Mount Washington | 2 mi |
| Perkins Brook | Berlin | 3 mi |
| The Mystic | Mount Washington | 3.8 mi |
| Cascade Brook | Mount Washington | 3.9 mi |
| Castle Brook | Mount Washington | 3.9 mi |
| Bear Spring Brook | Carter Dome | 3.9 mi |
Features on the USGS Mount Washington Quadrangle
The Mount Washington 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 68 catalogued natural features alongside Carlton Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Snyder Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.5 mi |
| Bumpus Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.6 mi |
| Coosauk Fall | Waterfalls | Coos County, NH | 0.7 mi |
| Kelton Crag | Pillars | Coos County, NH | 0.9 mi |
| Hitchcock Falls | Waterfalls | Coos County, NH | 0.9 mi |
| Cold Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Blue Berry Ledge Bench | Benches | Coos County, NH | 1.4 mi |
| King Ravine | Valleys | Coos County, NH | 1.9 mi |
| Spur Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2 mi |
| Gordon Ridge | Ridges | Coos County, NH | 2.9 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 41-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Carlton Brook — 24.1 miles west as the crow flies, on compass bearing W.
Best time to visit
Best observed in late spring and early summer when flow is strong and banks are visible. Being this far north (lat 44.373°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 24.1 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at Carlton Brook track the nearby Snyder Brook stream (0.5 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Carlton Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Snyder Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.5 mi |
| Bumpus Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.6 mi |
| Coosauk Fall | Waterfalls | Coos County, NH | 0.7 mi |
| Kelton Crag | Pillars | Coos County, NH | 0.9 mi |
| Hitchcock Falls | Waterfalls | Coos County, NH | 0.9 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Carlton Brook located?
Carlton Brook is in Coos County, New Hampshire, approximately 24.1 miles west of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Mount Washington topographic quadrangle.
How far is Carlton Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 41 minutes, 24.1 miles west (bearing W) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Carlton Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Carlton Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 871618 on the Mount Washington quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Carlton Brook?
Best observed in late spring and early summer when flow is strong and banks are visible.
How many other streams are in Coos County, New Hampshire?
GNIS lists 299 other streams in Coos County, New Hampshire.