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Great Brook — Streams 25.9 Miles SW of Chapman Inn
Carroll County, New Hampshire · USGS Jackson Quadrangle · GNIS 871959
25.9 miles southwest of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Jackson topographic quadrangle, Great Brook is a stream recorded in Carroll County, New Hampshire by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Jackson 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Great Brook in Carroll County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/003), classified as a stream in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 871959). Catalogued in GNIS since 08/27/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Great Brook sits at 44.15785° N, 71.18313° W (DMS 44°09′28″ N, 71°10′59″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.18111° N, 71.14306° W (DMS 44°10′52″ N, 71°08′35″ 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 Great Brook itself. The ones closest to Great Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Spruce Brook | Jackson | 1.1 mi |
| Meserve Brook | Jackson | 1.4 mi |
| Marsh Brook | Jackson | 2.2 mi |
| Wildcat Brook | Jackson | 2.2 mi |
| Miles Brook | Jackson | 2.3 mi |
| Than Brook | Jackson | 3 mi |
| Burnt Knoll Brook | Chatham | 3.4 mi |
| Gulf Brook | Jackson | 3.6 mi |
| Gardiner Brook | North Conway West | 3.6 mi |
| Whitten Brook | North Conway West | 3.7 mi |
Features on the USGS Jackson Quadrangle
The Jackson 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 29 catalogued natural features alongside Great Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mirror Lake | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 0.6 mi |
| Eagle Mountain | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 0.7 mi |
| Spruce Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.1 mi |
| The Knoll | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 1.4 mi |
| Meserve Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.4 mi |
| Tin Mountain | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 1.5 mi |
| Middle Mountain | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 1.6 mi |
| Ellis River Reservoir | Reservoirs | Carroll County, NH | 2 mi |
| Marsh Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 2.2 mi |
| Spruce Mountain | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 2.2 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 25.9 miles southwest (bearing SW) of Great 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 (44.158°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 25.9 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Great Brook track the nearby Mirror Lake (0.6 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Great Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mirror Lake | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 0.6 mi |
| Eagle Mountain | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 0.7 mi |
| Spruce Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.1 mi |
| The Knoll | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 1.4 mi |
| Meserve Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.4 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Great Brook located?
Great Brook is in Carroll County, New Hampshire, approximately 25.9 miles southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Jackson topographic quadrangle.
How far is Great Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 44 minutes, 25.9 miles southwest (bearing SW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Great Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Great Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 871959 on the Jackson quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Great 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.