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Durrell Brook — Streams 42.5 Miles SW of Chapman Inn
Carroll County, New Hampshire · USGS Mount Chocorua Quadrangle · GNIS 871816
Catalogued on the USGS Mount Chocorua quadrangle in Carroll County, New Hampshire, Durrell Brook — a stream — lies 42.5 miles southwest of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 871816, Durrell Brook is recorded as a stream on the USGS Mount Chocorua quadrangle in Carroll County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/003). Catalogued in GNIS since 08/27/2002.
Coordinates & physical setting
Durrell Brook sits at 43.90479° N, 71.28813° W (DMS 43°54′17″ N, 71°17′17″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 43.93889° N, 71.27500° W (DMS 43°56′20″ N, 71°16′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 Durrell Brook itself. The ones closest to Durrell Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Paugus Brook | Mount Chocorua | 0.9 mi |
| Sanborn Brook | Mount Chocorua | 1.2 mi |
| Claybank Brook | Mount Chocorua | 1.2 mi |
| Wonalancet River | Mount Chocorua | 1.2 mi |
| Whitin Brook | Mount Chocorua | 1.5 mi |
| Stony Brook | Silver Lake | 2.5 mi |
| Mill Brook | Tamworth | 3 mi |
| Hoag Brook | Tamworth | 3.4 mi |
| Kelly Brook | Mount Chocorua | 3.5 mi |
| Blasde Brook | Tamworth | 3.9 mi |
Features on the USGS Mount Chocorua Quadrangle
The Mount Chocorua 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 39 catalogued natural features alongside Durrell Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paugus Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 0.9 mi |
| James Pond | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 0.9 mi |
| Sanborn Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Claybank Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Wonalancet River | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| McDaniel Hill | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 1.5 mi |
| Whitin Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.5 mi |
| Great Hill | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 2 mi |
| Mount Mexico | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 2.4 mi |
| Great Hill Pond | Reservoirs | Carroll County, NH | 2.5 mi |
Historical record
The U.S. Board on Geographic Names recorded a Official (Board Decision) on January 1, 1925 for this name.
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 73-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Durrell Brook — 42.5 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 (43.905°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 42.5 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Durrell Brook track the nearby Paugus Brook stream (0.9 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Durrell Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paugus Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 0.9 mi |
| James Pond | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 0.9 mi |
| Sanborn Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Claybank Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Wonalancet River | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.2 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Durrell Brook located?
Durrell Brook is in Carroll County, New Hampshire, approximately 42.5 miles southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Mount Chocorua topographic quadrangle.
How far is Durrell Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 73 minutes, 42.5 miles southwest (bearing SW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Durrell Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Durrell Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 871816 on the Mount Chocorua quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Durrell 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.