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Downes Brook — Streams 40.3 Miles SW of Chapman Inn
Carroll County, New Hampshire · USGS Mount Chocorua Quadrangle · GNIS 871796
Within Carroll County, New Hampshire, on the USGS Mount Chocorua quadrangle, the stream known as Downes Brook sits 40.3 miles southwest of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Carroll County, New Hampshire, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Downes Brook as a stream on the Mount Chocorua topographic quadrangle (FIPS 33/003), under Feature ID 871796. Catalogued in GNIS since 08/27/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Downes Brook sits at 43.99840° N, 71.37119° W (DMS 43°59′54″ N, 71°22′16″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 43.94000° N, 71.41639° W (DMS 43°56′24″ N, 71°24′59″ 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 Downes Brook itself. The ones closest to Downes Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Pond Brook | Bartlett | 0.7 mi |
| White Brook | Mount Chocorua | 1.1 mi |
| Oliveran Brook | Mount Chocorua | 1.3 mi |
| Rob Brook | Bartlett | 1.8 mi |
| Douglas Brook | Mount Chocorua | 2.5 mi |
| Currier Brook | Mount Chocorua | 2.8 mi |
| Twin Brook | Mount Chocorua | 3.6 mi |
| Champney Brook | Mount Chocorua | 3.9 mi |
| Steam Mill Brook | Mount Chocorua | 4.6 mi |
| Cilley Brook | Bartlett | 4.7 mi |
Features on the USGS Mount Chocorua Quadrangle
The Mount Chocorua 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 39 catalogued natural features alongside Downes Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| White Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.1 mi |
| Oliveran Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Hedgehog Mountain | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 1.7 mi |
| Douglas Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 2.5 mi |
| Currier Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 2.8 mi |
| Square Ledge | Benches | Carroll County, NH | 3 mi |
| Twin Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 3.6 mi |
| Mount Paugus | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 3.9 mi |
| Overhang | Benches | Carroll County, NH | 3.9 mi |
| Champney Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 3.9 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing SW out of Bethel for 40.3 miles (southwest) and you reach Downes Brook; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 69 minutes.
Best time to visit
Best observed in late spring and early summer when flow is strong and banks are visible. At this latitude (43.998°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 40.3 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Downes Brook track the nearby Pond Brook stream (0.7 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Downes Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pond Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 0.7 mi |
| Church Ponds | Lakes | Grafton County, NH | 0.8 mi |
| Sabbaday Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 1 mi |
| White Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.1 mi |
| Sabbaday Falls | Waterfalls | Grafton County, NH | 1.3 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Downes Brook located?
Downes Brook is in Carroll County, New Hampshire, approximately 40.3 miles southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Mount Chocorua topographic quadrangle.
How far is Downes Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 69 minutes, 40.3 miles southwest (bearing SW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Downes Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Downes Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 871796 on the Mount Chocorua quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Downes 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.