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Forrest Brook — Streams 40.5 Miles SSW of Chapman Inn
Carroll County, New Hampshire · USGS Silver Lake Quadrangle · GNIS 871898
Within Carroll County, New Hampshire, on the USGS Silver Lake quadrangle, the stream known as Forrest Brook sits 40.5 miles south-southwest of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “river in the United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Carroll County, New Hampshire, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Forrest Brook as a stream on the Silver Lake topographic quadrangle (FIPS 33/003), under Feature ID 871898. Catalogued in GNIS since 08/27/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Forrest Brook sits at 43.88702° N, 71.17063° W (DMS 43°53′13″ N, 71°10′14″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 43.92035° N, 71.11146° W (DMS 43°55′13″ N, 71°06′41″ 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 Forrest Brook itself. The ones closest to Forrest Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Deer River | Silver Lake | 0.4 mi |
| Frost Brook | Silver Lake | 0.8 mi |
| Salter Brook | Silver Lake | 1.8 mi |
| Ham Brook | Silver Lake | 1.8 mi |
| Deer Brook | Ossipee Lake | 1.9 mi |
| Banfield Brook | Silver Lake | 3.5 mi |
| Stony Brook | Silver Lake | 4 mi |
| Ferrin Brook | Freedom | 4.3 mi |
| Blaisdell Brook | Freedom | 4.5 mi |
| Cream Brook | Silver Lake | 4.8 mi |
Features on the USGS Silver Lake Quadrangle
The Silver Lake 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 63 catalogued natural features alongside Forrest Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Big Island | Islands | Carroll County, NH | 0.4 mi |
| Deer River | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 0.4 mi |
| Bimba Island | Islands | Carroll County, NH | 0.4 mi |
| Drew Pond | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 0.5 mi |
| Mack Pond | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 0.7 mi |
| Frost Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 0.8 mi |
| Blue Pond | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 0.9 mi |
| Hedgehog Hill | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 1.1 mi |
| Cranberry Bog | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 1.1 mi |
| Deer Hill | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 1.3 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing SSW out of Bethel for 40.5 miles (south-southwest) and you reach Forrest 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 (43.887°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 40.5 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Forrest Brook track the nearby Big Island (0.4 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Forrest Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Big Island | Islands | Carroll County, NH | 0.4 mi |
| Deer River | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 0.4 mi |
| Bimba Island | Islands | Carroll County, NH | 0.4 mi |
| Drew Pond | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 0.5 mi |
| Mack Pond | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 0.7 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Forrest Brook located?
Forrest Brook is in Carroll County, New Hampshire, approximately 40.5 miles south-southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Silver Lake topographic quadrangle.
How far is Forrest Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 69 minutes, 40.5 miles south-southwest (bearing SSW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Forrest Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Forrest Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 871898 on the Silver Lake quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Forrest 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: Q34752984.