Carpenter Brook — Streams 48.6 Miles W of Chapman Inn
Grafton County, New Hampshire · USGS Miles Pond Quadrangle · GNIS 866003
Within Grafton County, New Hampshire, on the USGS Miles Pond quadrangle, the stream known as Carpenter Brook sits 48.6 miles west of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Grafton County, New Hampshire, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Carpenter Brook as a stream on the Miles Pond topographic quadrangle (FIPS 33/009), under Feature ID 866003. Catalogued in GNIS since 08/27/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Carpenter Brook sits at 44.40006° N, 71.77259° W (DMS 44°24′00″ N, 71°46′21″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.36839° N, 71.75703° W (DMS 44°22′06″ N, 71°45′25″ W) — useful for anglers and paddlers tracing the upstream end.
Other streams in Grafton County, New Hampshire
Grafton County, NH contains 89 streams catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Carpenter Brook itself. The ones closest to Carpenter Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hatch Brook | Bethlehem | 6.1 mi |
| Fowler Brook | Bethlehem | 6.3 mi |
| Palmer Brook | Littleton | 6.4 mi |
| Baker Brook | Littleton | 6.5 mi |
| Black Brook | Bethlehem | 6.6 mi |
| Barrett Brook | Bethlehem | 6.7 mi |
| Black Brook | Bethlehem | 10 mi |
| Bowen Brook | Sugar Hill | 11.6 mi |
| Ham Branch | Sugar Hill | 11.9 mi |
| Wiseman Brook | Franconia | 12.1 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing W out of Bethel for 48.6 miles (west) and you reach Carpenter Brook; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 83 minutes.
Best time to visit
Best observed in late spring and early summer when flow is strong and banks are visible. At this latitude (44.400°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 48.6 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Carpenter Brook track the nearby Cushman Brook stream (1.7 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Carpenter Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cushman Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.7 mi |
| Blue Hill | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.8 mi |
| Mount Misery | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 2.2 mi |
| Towns Mountain | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 2.6 mi |
| Mann Hill | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 3.5 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Carpenter Brook located?
Carpenter Brook is in Grafton County, New Hampshire, approximately 48.6 miles west of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Miles Pond topographic quadrangle.
How far is Carpenter Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 83 minutes, 48.6 miles west (bearing W) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Carpenter Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Carpenter Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 866003 on the Miles Pond quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Carpenter Brook?
Best observed in late spring and early summer when flow is strong and banks are visible.
How many other streams are in Grafton County, New Hampshire?
GNIS lists 88 other streams in Grafton County, New Hampshire.