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Dry Brook — Streams 34.1 Miles SSW of Chapman Inn
Carroll County, New Hampshire · USGS Silver Lake Quadrangle · GNIS 871802
Within Carroll County, New Hampshire, on the USGS Silver Lake quadrangle, the stream known as Dry Brook sits 34.1 miles south-southwest of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Carroll County, New Hampshire, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Dry Brook as a stream on the Silver Lake topographic quadrangle (FIPS 33/003), under Feature ID 871802. Catalogued in GNIS since 08/27/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Dry Brook sits at 43.99118° N, 71.16479° W (DMS 43°59′28″ N, 71°09′53″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.01063° N, 71.19952° W (DMS 44°00′38″ N, 71°11′58″ 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 Dry Brook itself. The ones closest to Dry Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Allard Brook | Silver Lake | 1 mi |
| Red Eagle Brook | Silver Lake | 1.1 mi |
| Pequawket Brook | Silver Lake | 1.8 mi |
| Swift River | Conway | 2.2 mi |
| Swift Brook | Silver Lake | 2.3 mi |
| Hobbs Brook | Silver Lake | 2.5 mi |
| Moat Brook | North Conway East | 2.5 mi |
| Cream Brook | Silver Lake | 2.6 mi |
| Page Randall Brook | Conway | 3 mi |
| Big Brook | Silver Lake | 3 mi |
Features on the USGS Silver Lake Quadrangle
The Silver Lake 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 63 catalogued natural features alongside Dry Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Red Eagle Pond | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 0.6 mi |
| Bald Hill | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 0.9 mi |
| Chase Hill | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 0.9 mi |
| Allard Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1 mi |
| Red Eagle Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.1 mi |
| Pequawket Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.8 mi |
| Sugarloaf | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 1.9 mi |
| Eagle Ledge | Benches | Carroll County, NH | 1.9 mi |
| Birch Hill | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 2 mi |
| Pequawket Pond | Reservoirs | Carroll County, NH | 2 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing SSW out of Bethel for 34.1 miles (south-southwest) and you reach Dry Brook; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 58 minutes.
Best time to visit
Best observed in late spring and early summer when flow is strong and banks are visible. At this latitude (43.991°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 34.1 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Dry Brook track the nearby Red Eagle Pond lake (0.6 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Dry Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Red Eagle Pond | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 0.6 mi |
| Bald Hill | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 0.9 mi |
| Chase Hill | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 0.9 mi |
| Allard Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1 mi |
| Red Eagle Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.1 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Dry Brook located?
Dry Brook is in Carroll County, New Hampshire, approximately 34.1 miles south-southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Silver Lake topographic quadrangle.
How far is Dry Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 58 minutes, 34.1 miles south-southwest (bearing SSW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Dry Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Dry Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 871802 on the Silver Lake quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Dry 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.