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Clark Brook — Streams 33.1 Miles SSW of Chapman Inn
Carroll County, New Hampshire · USGS Conway Quadrangle · GNIS 871685
Within Carroll County, New Hampshire, on the USGS Conway quadrangle, the stream known as Clark Brook sits 33.1 miles south-southwest of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “river in Carroll County, New Hampshire, United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Carroll County, New Hampshire, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Clark Brook as a stream on the Conway topographic quadrangle (FIPS 33/003), under Feature ID 871685. Catalogued in GNIS since 08/27/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Clark Brook sits at 43.96257° N, 71.04812° W (DMS 43°57′45″ N, 71°02′53″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 43.95194° N, 71.00833° W (DMS 43°57′07″ N, 71°00′30″ 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 Clark Brook itself. The ones closest to Clark Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Willey Brook | Conway | 0.6 mi |
| Snow Brook | Conway | 2.4 mi |
| Mason Brook | North Conway East | 2.9 mi |
| Grove Brook | Conway | 3.1 mi |
| Page Randall Brook | Conway | 3.2 mi |
| Swift River | Conway | 3.9 mi |
| Moat Brook | North Conway East | 4.4 mi |
| Pequawket Brook | Silver Lake | 4.7 mi |
| Black Brook | North Conway East | 4.8 mi |
| Red Eagle Brook | Silver Lake | 5 mi |
Features on the USGS Conway Quadrangle
The Conway 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 30 catalogued natural features alongside Clark Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conway Lake | Reservoirs | Carroll County, NH | 0.6 mi |
| Willey Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 0.6 mi |
| Labrador Pond | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 1 mi |
| Davis Hill | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 1.5 mi |
| Dundee Hill | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 2 mi |
| Libby Mountain | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 2.3 mi |
| Snow Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 2.4 mi |
| Dollof Pond | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 2.5 mi |
| Birch Hill | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 2.6 mi |
| Atkinson Mountain | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 2.8 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing SSW out of Bethel for 33.1 miles (south-southwest) and you reach Clark Brook; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 57 minutes.
Best time to visit
Best observed in late spring and early summer when flow is strong and banks are visible. At this latitude (43.963°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 33.1 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Clark Brook track the nearby Conway Lake reservoir (0.6 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Clark Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conway Lake | Reservoirs | Carroll County, NH | 0.6 mi |
| Willey Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 0.6 mi |
| Labrador Pond | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 1 mi |
| Davis Hill | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 1.5 mi |
| Dundee Hill | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 2 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Clark Brook located?
Clark Brook is in Carroll County, New Hampshire, approximately 33.1 miles south-southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Conway topographic quadrangle.
How far is Clark Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 57 minutes, 33.1 miles south-southwest (bearing SSW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Clark Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Clark Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 871685 on the Conway quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Clark 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.
Wikidata: Q34703456.