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Frost Brook — Streams 39.8 Miles SSW of Chapman Inn
Carroll County, New Hampshire · USGS Silver Lake Quadrangle · GNIS 871915
Catalogued on the USGS Silver Lake quadrangle in Carroll County, New Hampshire, Frost Brook — a stream — lies 39.8 miles south-southwest of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 871915, Frost Brook is recorded as a stream on the USGS Silver Lake quadrangle in Carroll County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/003). Catalogued in GNIS since 08/27/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Frost Brook sits at 43.89257° N, 71.15590° W (DMS 43°53′33″ N, 71°09′21″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 43.89091° N, 71.10785° W (DMS 43°53′27″ N, 71°06′28″ 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 Frost Brook itself. The ones closest to Frost Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Forrest Brook | Silver Lake | 0.8 mi |
| Deer River | Silver Lake | 1.2 mi |
| Salter Brook | Silver Lake | 2.1 mi |
| Ham Brook | Silver Lake | 2.2 mi |
| Deer Brook | Ossipee Lake | 2.7 mi |
| Banfield Brook | Silver Lake | 3 mi |
| Ferrin Brook | Freedom | 3.8 mi |
| Blaisdell Brook | Freedom | 4.2 mi |
| Cream Brook | Silver Lake | 4.3 mi |
| Stony Brook | Silver Lake | 4.5 mi |
Features on the USGS Silver Lake Quadrangle
The Silver Lake 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 63 catalogued natural features alongside Frost Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mack Pond | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 0.7 mi |
| Forrest Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 0.8 mi |
| Drew Pond | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 0.9 mi |
| Blue Pond | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 0.9 mi |
| Big Island | Islands | Carroll County, NH | 1.1 mi |
| Cranberry Bog | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 1.1 mi |
| Durgin Pond | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Bimba Island | Islands | Carroll County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Deer River | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Chamberlain Ledge | Benches | Carroll County, NH | 1.2 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 68-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Frost Brook — 39.8 miles south-southwest as the crow flies, on compass bearing SSW.
Best time to visit
Best observed in late spring and early summer when flow is strong and banks are visible. At this latitude (43.893°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 39.8 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Frost Brook track the nearby Mack Pond lake (0.7 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Frost Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mack Pond | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 0.7 mi |
| Forrest Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 0.8 mi |
| Drew Pond | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 0.9 mi |
| Blue Pond | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 0.9 mi |
| Big Island | Islands | Carroll County, NH | 1.1 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Frost Brook located?
Frost Brook is in Carroll County, New Hampshire, approximately 39.8 miles south-southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Silver Lake topographic quadrangle.
How far is Frost Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 68 minutes, 39.8 miles south-southwest (bearing SSW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Frost Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Frost Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 871915 on the Silver Lake quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Frost 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.