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Ferrin Brook — Streams 40.1 Miles SSW of Chapman Inn
Carroll County, New Hampshire · USGS Freedom Quadrangle · GNIS 871149
40.1 miles south-southwest of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Freedom topographic quadrangle, Ferrin Brook is a stream recorded in Carroll County, New Hampshire by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Wikidata short description: “river in the United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Freedom 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Ferrin Brook in Carroll County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/003), classified as a stream in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 871149). Catalogued in GNIS since 08/27/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Ferrin Brook sits at 43.86591° N, 71.08896° W (DMS 43°51′57″ N, 71°05′20″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 43.86917° N, 71.11306° W (DMS 43°52′09″ N, 71°06′47″ 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 Ferrin Brook itself. The ones closest to Ferrin Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Blaisdell Brook | Freedom | 1.2 mi |
| Shawtown Brook | Freedom | 2.8 mi |
| Stony Brook | Freedom | 3.5 mi |
| Cold Brook | Freedom | 3.6 mi |
| Nason Brook | Freedom | 3.7 mi |
| Frost Brook | Silver Lake | 3.8 mi |
| Square Brook | Freedom | 3.9 mi |
| Moulton Brook | Freedom | 4.1 mi |
| Forrest Brook | Silver Lake | 4.3 mi |
| Deer River | Silver Lake | 4.6 mi |
Features on the USGS Freedom Quadrangle
The Freedom 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 43 catalogued natural features alongside Ferrin Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Purity Lake | Reservoirs | Carroll County, NH | 0.2 mi |
| Toll Hill | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 0.8 mi |
| Bald Ledge | Benches | Carroll County, NH | 1 mi |
| Blaisdell Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Goe Hill | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 1.6 mi |
| Blazo Mountain | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 1.7 mi |
| Youngs Hill | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 2.8 mi |
| Shawtown Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 2.8 mi |
| Watson Hill | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 3 mi |
| Danforth Ponds | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 3 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 40.1 miles south-southwest (bearing SSW) of Ferrin Brook. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 69 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 (43.866°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 40.1 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Ferrin Brook track the nearby Purity Lake reservoir (0.2 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Ferrin Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Purity Lake | Reservoirs | Carroll County, NH | 0.2 mi |
| Toll Hill | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 0.8 mi |
| Bald Ledge | Benches | Carroll County, NH | 1 mi |
| Blaisdell Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Long Pond | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 1.5 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Ferrin Brook located?
Ferrin Brook is in Carroll County, New Hampshire, approximately 40.1 miles south-southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Freedom topographic quadrangle.
How far is Ferrin Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 69 minutes, 40.1 miles south-southwest (bearing SSW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Ferrin Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Ferrin Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 871149 on the Freedom quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Ferrin 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: Q34747685.