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Carter Brook — Streams 38.5 Miles W of Chapman Inn
Coos County, New Hampshire · USGS Twin Mountain Quadrangle · GNIS 866017
Catalogued on the USGS Twin Mountain quadrangle in Coos County, New Hampshire, Carter Brook — a stream — lies 38.5 miles west of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 866017, Carter Brook is recorded as a stream on the USGS Twin Mountain quadrangle in Coos County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/007). Catalogued in GNIS since 08/27/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Carter Brook sits at 44.31840° N, 71.55842° W (DMS 44°19′06″ N, 71°33′30″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.32583° N, 71.50528° W (DMS 44°19′33″ N, 71°30′19″ 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 Carter Brook itself. The ones closest to Carter Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Cherry Mountain Brook | Twin Mountain | 0.5 mi |
| Bear Brook | Twin Mountain | 2.9 mi |
| Alder Brook | Twin Mountain | 3 mi |
| Leonard Brook | Twin Mountain | 3.3 mi |
| Little River | Twin Mountain | 3.3 mi |
| Carroll Stream | Twin Mountain | 3.5 mi |
| Ayling Brook | Twin Mountain | 3.5 mi |
| Zealand River | Twin Mountain | 4.1 mi |
| Black Brook | Twin Mountain | 4.2 mi |
| Bog Brook | Twin Mountain | 4.9 mi |
Features on the USGS Twin Mountain Quadrangle
The Twin Mountain 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 21 catalogued natural features alongside Carter Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cherry Mountain Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.5 mi |
| Richardson Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 1.7 mi |
| Beech Hill | Summits | Coos County, NH | 2.3 mi |
| Pine Knob | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 2.9 mi |
| Osburn Hill | Summits | Coos County, NH | 2.9 mi |
| Bear Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2.9 mi |
| Alder Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 3 mi |
| Airport Marsh Reservoir | Reservoirs | Coos County, NH | 3.3 mi |
| Leonard Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 3.3 mi |
| Little River | Streams | Coos County, NH | 3.3 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 66-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Carter Brook — 38.5 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 44.318°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 38.5 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Carter Brook track the nearby Cherry Mountain Brook stream (0.5 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Carter Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cherry Mountain Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.5 mi |
| Richardson Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 1.7 mi |
| Beech Hill | Summits | Coos County, NH | 2.3 mi |
| Pine Knob | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 2.9 mi |
| Osburn Hill | Summits | Coos County, NH | 2.9 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Carter Brook located?
Carter Brook is in Coos County, New Hampshire, approximately 38.5 miles west of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Twin Mountain topographic quadrangle.
How far is Carter Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 66 minutes, 38.5 miles west (bearing W) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Carter Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Carter Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 866017 on the Twin Mountain quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Carter 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.