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Gardiner Brook — Streams 25.7 Miles SW of Chapman Inn
Carroll County, New Hampshire · USGS North Conway West Quadrangle · GNIS 871920
25.7 miles southwest of Chapman Inn, on the USGS North Conway West topographic quadrangle, Gardiner 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 North Conway West 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Gardiner Brook in Carroll County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/003), classified as a stream in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 871920). Catalogued in GNIS since 08/27/2002.
Coordinates & physical setting
Gardiner Brook sits at 44.12340° N, 71.12924° W (DMS 44°07′24″ N, 71°07′45″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.12229° N, 71.07507° W (DMS 44°07′20″ N, 71°04′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 Gardiner Brook itself. The ones closest to Gardiner Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Whitten Brook | North Conway West | 0.2 mi |
| Burnt Knoll Brook | Chatham | 1.1 mi |
| Hoyt Brook | North Conway East | 1.9 mi |
| Ellis River | North Conway West | 2.5 mi |
| Slippery Brook | Chatham | 2.5 mi |
| East Branch Saco River | North Conway West | 2.6 mi |
| Great Brook | Jackson | 3.6 mi |
| Mountain Brook | North Conway West | 3.6 mi |
| Rocky Branch | North Conway West | 3.7 mi |
| Lucy Brook | North Conway West | 4 mi |
Features on the USGS North Conway West Quadrangle
The North Conway West 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 32 catalogued natural features alongside Gardiner Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whitten Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 0.2 mi |
| Thorn Hill | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 2.1 mi |
| Ellis River | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 2.5 mi |
| East Branch Saco River | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 2.6 mi |
| Humphreys Ledge | Benches | Carroll County, NH | 3 mi |
| Mountain Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 3.6 mi |
| Rocky Branch | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 3.7 mi |
| Lucy Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 4 mi |
| Dianas Baths | Springs | Carroll County, NH | 4.1 mi |
| Kittredge Pond | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 4.3 mi |
Historical record
The U.S. Board on Geographic Names recorded a Official (Board Decision) on January 1, 1936 for this name.
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 25.7 miles southwest (bearing SW) of Gardiner Brook. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 44 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 (44.123°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 25.7 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Gardiner Brook track the nearby Whitten Brook stream (0.2 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Gardiner Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whitten Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 0.2 mi |
| Burnt Knoll Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.1 mi |
| Thorn Mountain | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 1.5 mi |
| Barlett Mountain | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 1.7 mi |
| Hoyt Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.9 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Gardiner Brook located?
Gardiner Brook is in Carroll County, New Hampshire, approximately 25.7 miles southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS North Conway West topographic quadrangle.
How far is Gardiner Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 44 minutes, 25.7 miles southwest (bearing SW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Gardiner Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Gardiner Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 871920 on the North Conway West quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Gardiner 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: Q34759272.