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Champney Brook — Streams 37.8 Miles SW of Chapman Inn
Carroll County, New Hampshire · USGS Mount Chocorua Quadrangle · GNIS 871657
Catalogued on the USGS Mount Chocorua quadrangle in Carroll County, New Hampshire, Champney Brook — a stream — lies 37.8 miles southwest of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 871657, Champney Brook is recorded as a stream on the USGS Mount Chocorua quadrangle in Carroll County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/003). Catalogued in GNIS since 08/27/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Champney Brook sits at 43.99396° N, 71.29229° W (DMS 43°59′38″ N, 71°17′32″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 43.96806° N, 71.27167° W (DMS 43°58′05″ N, 71°16′18″ 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 Champney Brook itself. The ones closest to Champney Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Twin Brook | Mount Chocorua | 0.4 mi |
| Steam Mill Brook | Mount Chocorua | 0.8 mi |
| Currier Brook | Mount Chocorua | 1.2 mi |
| Cilley Brook | Bartlett | 1.2 mi |
| Douglas Brook | Mount Chocorua | 1.5 mi |
| Haskell Brook | Bartlett | 2 mi |
| Rob Brook | Bartlett | 2.1 mi |
| Oliveran Brook | Mount Chocorua | 2.6 mi |
| Deer Brook | North Conway West | 2.8 mi |
| White Brook | Mount Chocorua | 2.9 mi |
Features on the USGS Mount Chocorua Quadrangle
The Mount Chocorua 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 39 catalogued natural features alongside Champney Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Twin Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 0.4 mi |
| Steam Mill Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 0.8 mi |
| Currier Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Douglas Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.5 mi |
| Moose Pond | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 2.2 mi |
| Blue Mountain | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 2.3 mi |
| Three Sisters | Ridges | Carroll County, NH | 2.4 mi |
| Oliveran Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 2.6 mi |
| Carter Ledge | Benches | Carroll County, NH | 2.7 mi |
| White Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 2.9 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 65-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Champney Brook — 37.8 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 (43.994°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 37.8 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Champney Brook track the nearby Twin Brook stream (0.4 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Champney Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Twin Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 0.4 mi |
| Steam Mill Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 0.8 mi |
| Albany Intervale | Valleys | Carroll County, NH | 0.8 mi |
| Falls Pond | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 1 mi |
| Currier Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.2 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Champney Brook located?
Champney Brook is in Carroll County, New Hampshire, approximately 37.8 miles southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Mount Chocorua topographic quadrangle.
How far is Champney Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 65 minutes, 37.8 miles southwest (bearing SW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Champney Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Champney Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 871657 on the Mount Chocorua quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Champney 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.