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Douglas Brook — Streams 38.7 Miles SW of Chapman Inn
Carroll County, New Hampshire · USGS Mount Chocorua Quadrangle · GNIS 871794
38.7 miles southwest of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Mount Chocorua topographic quadrangle, Douglas Brook is a stream recorded in Carroll County, New Hampshire by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Mount Chocorua 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Douglas Brook in Carroll County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/003), classified as a stream in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 871794). Catalogued in GNIS since 08/27/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Douglas Brook sits at 43.99563° N, 71.32174° W (DMS 43°59′44″ N, 71°19′18″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.04868° N, 71.34896° W (DMS 44°02′55″ N, 71°20′56″ 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 Douglas Brook itself. The ones closest to Douglas Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Currier Brook | Mount Chocorua | 0.5 mi |
| Rob Brook | Bartlett | 0.7 mi |
| Twin Brook | Mount Chocorua | 1.1 mi |
| Oliveran Brook | Mount Chocorua | 1.2 mi |
| White Brook | Mount Chocorua | 1.4 mi |
| Champney Brook | Mount Chocorua | 1.5 mi |
| Pond Brook | Bartlett | 1.8 mi |
| Steam Mill Brook | Mount Chocorua | 2.2 mi |
| Cilley Brook | Bartlett | 2.3 mi |
| Downes Brook | Mount Chocorua | 2.5 mi |
Features on the USGS Mount Chocorua Quadrangle
The Mount Chocorua 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 39 catalogued natural features alongside Douglas Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Currier Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 0.5 mi |
| Twin Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.1 mi |
| Oliveran Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| White Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.4 mi |
| Champney Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.5 mi |
| Steam Mill Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 2.2 mi |
| Downes Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 2.5 mi |
| Hedgehog Mountain | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 2.7 mi |
| Mount Paugus | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 3.1 mi |
| Three Sisters | Ridges | Carroll County, NH | 3.4 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 38.7 miles southwest (bearing SW) of Douglas 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 (43.996°), 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 Douglas Brook track the nearby Currier Brook stream (0.5 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Douglas Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Currier Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 0.5 mi |
| Rob Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 0.7 mi |
| Twin Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.1 mi |
| Oliveran Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| White Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.4 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Douglas Brook located?
Douglas Brook is in Carroll County, New Hampshire, approximately 38.7 miles southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Mount Chocorua topographic quadrangle.
How far is Douglas 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 Douglas Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Douglas Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 871794 on the Mount Chocorua quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Douglas 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.