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Elm Brook — Streams 30.1 Miles SW of Chapman Inn
Carroll County, New Hampshire · USGS North Conway West Quadrangle · GNIS 871860
30.1 miles southwest of Chapman Inn, on the USGS North Conway West topographic quadrangle, Elm Brook is a stream recorded in Carroll County, New Hampshire by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Wikidata short description: “river in Carroll County, New Hampshire, United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS North Conway West 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Elm Brook in Carroll County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/003), classified as a stream in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 871860). Catalogued in GNIS since 08/27/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Elm Brook sits at 44.05313° N, 71.14702° W (DMS 44°03′11″ N, 71°08′49″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.04056° N, 71.15806° W (DMS 44°02′26″ N, 71°09′29″ 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 Elm Brook itself. The ones closest to Elm Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Kearsarge Brook | North Conway West | 1 mi |
| Lucy Brook | North Conway West | 1 mi |
| Artist Brook | North Conway East | 1.5 mi |
| East Branch Saco River | North Conway West | 3.1 mi |
| Hoyt Brook | North Conway East | 3.7 mi |
| Moat Brook | North Conway East | 3.7 mi |
| Ellis River | North Conway West | 3.8 mi |
| Cow Brook | North Conway West | 4 mi |
| Mountain Brook | North Conway West | 4.2 mi |
| Rocky Branch | North Conway West | 4.3 mi |
Features on the USGS North Conway West Quadrangle
The North Conway West 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 32 catalogued natural features alongside Elm Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Echo Lake | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 0.7 mi |
| Kearsarge Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1 mi |
| Lucy Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1 mi |
| White Horse Ledge | Benches | Carroll County, NH | 1.1 mi |
| Cathedral Ledge | Benches | Carroll County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Birch Hill | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 1.4 mi |
| Thompson Falls | Waterfalls | Carroll County, NH | 1.8 mi |
| Dianas Baths | Springs | Carroll County, NH | 2.3 mi |
| Humphreys Ledge | Benches | Carroll County, NH | 2.6 mi |
| East Branch Saco River | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 3.1 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 30.1 miles southwest (bearing SW) of Elm Brook. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 52 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 (44.053°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 30.1 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Elm Brook track the nearby Echo Lake (0.7 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Elm Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Echo Lake | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 0.7 mi |
| Kearsarge Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1 mi |
| Lucy Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1 mi |
| White Horse Ledge | Benches | Carroll County, NH | 1.1 mi |
| Cathedral Ledge | Benches | Carroll County, NH | 1.2 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Elm Brook located?
Elm Brook is in Carroll County, New Hampshire, approximately 30.1 miles southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS North Conway West topographic quadrangle.
How far is Elm Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 52 minutes, 30.1 miles southwest (bearing SW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Elm Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Elm Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 871860 on the North Conway West quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Elm 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: Q34742452.