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Halfway Brook — Streams 35.0 Miles SW of Chapman Inn
Carroll County, New Hampshire · USGS Bartlett Quadrangle · GNIS 871995
35.0 miles southwest of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Bartlett topographic quadrangle, Halfway Brook is a stream recorded in Carroll County, New Hampshire by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Wikidata short description: “tributary of the Saco River, New Hampshire, United States”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Bartlett 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Halfway Brook in Carroll County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/003), classified as a stream in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 871995). Catalogued in GNIS since 08/27/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Halfway Brook sits at 44.09923° N, 71.35341° W (DMS 44°05′57″ N, 71°21′12″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.10396° N, 71.37813° W (DMS 44°06′14″ N, 71°22′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 Halfway Brook itself. The ones closest to Halfway Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Nancy Brook | Bartlett | 0.9 mi |
| Sawyer River | Bartlett | 1 mi |
| Stony Brook | Bartlett | 1.8 mi |
| Davis Brook | Stairs Mountain | 2.6 mi |
| Bemis Brook | Stairs Mountain | 2.7 mi |
| Sleeper Brook | Stairs Mountain | 2.9 mi |
| Albany Brook | Bartlett | 3.1 mi |
| Louisville Brook | Bartlett | 4 mi |
| Bartlett Brook | Bartlett | 4.5 mi |
| Lower Stairs Brook | Stairs Mountain | 5 mi |
Features on the USGS Bartlett Quadrangle
The Bartlett 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 31 catalogued natural features alongside Halfway Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nancy Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 0.9 mi |
| Sawyer River | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1 mi |
| Mount Hope | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.1 mi |
| Hart Ledge | Benches | Carroll County, NH | 1.5 mi |
| Stony Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.8 mi |
| Sawyer Rock | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 2.4 mi |
| Albany Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 3.1 mi |
| Mount Tremont | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 3.2 mi |
| Cave Mountain | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 3.2 mi |
| Mount Parker | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 3.2 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 35.0 miles southwest (bearing SW) of Halfway Brook. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 60 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 (44.099°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 35.0 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Halfway Brook track the nearby Nancy Brook stream (0.9 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Halfway Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nancy Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 0.9 mi |
| Sawyer River | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1 mi |
| Mount Hope | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.1 mi |
| Mount Saunders | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 1.4 mi |
| Hart Ledge | Benches | Carroll County, NH | 1.5 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Halfway Brook located?
Halfway Brook is in Carroll County, New Hampshire, approximately 35.0 miles southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Bartlett topographic quadrangle.
How far is Halfway Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 60 minutes, 35.0 miles southwest (bearing SW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Halfway Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Halfway Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 871995 on the Bartlett quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Halfway 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: Q42209081.