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Carrigain Brook — Streams 38.7 Miles SW of Chapman Inn
Grafton County, New Hampshire · USGS Mount Carrigain Quadrangle · GNIS 871623
38.7 miles southwest of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Mount Carrigain topographic quadrangle, Carrigain Brook is a stream recorded in Grafton County, New Hampshire by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Mount Carrigain 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Carrigain Brook in Grafton County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/009), classified as a stream in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 871623). Catalogued in GNIS since 08/27/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Carrigain Brook sits at 44.05812° N, 71.40202° W (DMS 44°03′29″ N, 71°24′07″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.10333° N, 71.42667° W (DMS 44°06′12″ N, 71°25′36″ 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 Carrigain Brook itself. The ones closest to Carrigain Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Whiteface Brook | Mount Carrigain | 1.4 mi |
| Meadow Brook | Mount Carrigain | 2.9 mi |
| Ledge Brook | Mount Carrigain | 3.3 mi |
| Pine Bend Brook | Mount Carrigain | 3.9 mi |
| Horne Brook | Mount Carrigain | 3.9 mi |
| Sabbaday Brook | Mount Tripyramid | 4.2 mi |
| Anderson Brook | Mount Carrigain | 4.9 mi |
| Norcross Brook | Mount Carrigain | 5.2 mi |
| Notch Brook | Mount Carrigain | 5.2 mi |
| Carrigain Branch | Mount Carrigain | 5.4 mi |
Features on the USGS Mount Carrigain Quadrangle
The Mount Carrigain 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 36 catalogued natural features alongside Carrigain Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Little Sawyer Pond | Lakes | Grafton County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Sawyer Pond | Lakes | Grafton County, NH | 1.4 mi |
| Whiteface Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 1.4 mi |
| Greens Cliff | Cliffs | Grafton County, NH | 1.7 mi |
| Meadow Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 2.9 mi |
| Mount Saunders | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 2.9 mi |
| Signal Ridge | Ridges | Grafton County, NH | 3.2 mi |
| Ledge Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 3.3 mi |
| Mount Lowell | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 3.3 mi |
| Mount Carrigain | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 3.3 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 38.7 miles southwest (bearing SW) of Carrigain Brook. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 66 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 (44.058°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 38.7 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Carrigain Brook track the nearby Little Sawyer Pond lake (1.2 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Carrigain Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Little Sawyer Pond | Lakes | Grafton County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Sawyer Pond | Lakes | Grafton County, NH | 1.4 mi |
| Whiteface Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 1.4 mi |
| Greens Cliff | Cliffs | Grafton County, NH | 1.7 mi |
| Mount Tremont | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 2.3 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Carrigain Brook located?
Carrigain Brook is in Grafton County, New Hampshire, approximately 38.7 miles southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Mount Carrigain topographic quadrangle.
How far is Carrigain Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 66 minutes, 38.7 miles southwest (bearing SW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Carrigain Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Carrigain Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 871623 on the Mount Carrigain quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Carrigain 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.