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Claybank Brook — Streams 41.9 Miles SW of Chapman Inn
Carroll County, New Hampshire · USGS Mount Chocorua Quadrangle · GNIS 871693
Catalogued on the USGS Mount Chocorua quadrangle in Carroll County, New Hampshire, Claybank Brook — a stream — lies 41.9 miles southwest of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “river in the United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 871693, Claybank 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
Claybank Brook sits at 43.92091° N, 71.29813° W (DMS 43°55′15″ N, 71°17′53″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 43.94806° N, 71.27306° W (DMS 43°56′53″ N, 71°16′23″ 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 Claybank Brook itself. The ones closest to Claybank Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Whitin Brook | Mount Chocorua | 0.3 mi |
| Durrell Brook | Mount Chocorua | 1.2 mi |
| Sanborn Brook | Mount Chocorua | 1.4 mi |
| Wonalancet River | Mount Chocorua | 1.4 mi |
| Paugus Brook | Mount Chocorua | 1.9 mi |
| Stony Brook | Silver Lake | 2.9 mi |
| Kelly Brook | Mount Chocorua | 2.9 mi |
| Mill Brook | Tamworth | 3.6 mi |
| Tewksberry Brook | Mount Chocorua | 4.2 mi |
| Hoag Brook | Tamworth | 4.3 mi |
Features on the USGS Mount Chocorua Quadrangle
The Mount Chocorua 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 39 catalogued natural features alongside Claybank Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whitin Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 0.3 mi |
| Durrell Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Sanborn Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.4 mi |
| Wonalancet River | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.4 mi |
| James Pond | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 1.5 mi |
| Mount Mexico | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 1.5 mi |
| Paugus Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.9 mi |
| Weetamoo Rock | Pillars | Carroll County, NH | 2.3 mi |
| Farlow Ridge | Ridges | Carroll County, NH | 2.5 mi |
| Bald Mountain | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 2.5 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 72-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Claybank Brook — 41.9 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 (43.921°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 41.9 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Claybank Brook track the nearby Whitin Brook stream (0.3 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Claybank Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whitin Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 0.3 mi |
| Durrell Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Sanborn Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.4 mi |
| Wonalancet River | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.4 mi |
| James Pond | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 1.5 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Claybank Brook located?
Claybank Brook is in Carroll County, New Hampshire, approximately 41.9 miles southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Mount Chocorua topographic quadrangle.
How far is Claybank Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 72 minutes, 41.9 miles southwest (bearing SW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Claybank Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Claybank Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 871693 on the Mount Chocorua quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Claybank 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: Q34704518.