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Ham Brook — Streams 40.1 Miles SSW of Chapman Inn
Carroll County, New Hampshire · USGS Silver Lake Quadrangle · GNIS 871999
Catalogued on the USGS Silver Lake quadrangle in Carroll County, New Hampshire, Ham Brook — a stream — lies 40.1 miles south-southwest of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 871999, Ham 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
Ham Brook sits at 43.90424° N, 71.19729° W (DMS 43°54′15″ N, 71°11′50″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 43.91917° N, 71.20611° W (DMS 43°55′09″ N, 71°12′22″ 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 Ham Brook itself. The ones closest to Ham Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Salter Brook | Silver Lake | 0.4 mi |
| Deer River | Silver Lake | 1.7 mi |
| Forrest Brook | Silver Lake | 1.8 mi |
| Deer Brook | Ossipee Lake | 2.2 mi |
| Frost Brook | Silver Lake | 2.2 mi |
| Stony Brook | Silver Lake | 2.3 mi |
| Banfield Brook | Silver Lake | 2.9 mi |
| Meadow Brook | Silver Lake | 3.4 mi |
| Cream Brook | Silver Lake | 4.1 mi |
| Swift Brook | Silver Lake | 4.1 mi |
Features on the USGS Silver Lake Quadrangle
The Silver Lake 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 63 catalogued natural features alongside Ham Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salter Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 0.4 mi |
| Washington Hill | Ridges | Carroll County, NH | 1 mi |
| Hedgehog Hill | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 1 mi |
| Crothers Hill | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 1 mi |
| Mailly Pond | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 1 mi |
| Cranberry Bog | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Blue Pond | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Tyler Bog | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Drew Pond | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 1.4 mi |
| Mack Pond | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 1.5 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 69-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Ham Brook — 40.1 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 (43.904°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 40.1 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Ham Brook track the nearby Salter Brook stream (0.4 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Ham Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salter Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 0.4 mi |
| Washington Hill | Ridges | Carroll County, NH | 1 mi |
| Hedgehog Hill | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 1 mi |
| Crothers Hill | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 1 mi |
| Mailly Pond | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 1 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Ham Brook located?
Ham Brook is in Carroll County, New Hampshire, approximately 40.1 miles south-southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Silver Lake topographic quadrangle.
How far is Ham Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 69 minutes, 40.1 miles south-southwest (bearing SSW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Ham Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Ham Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 871999 on the Silver Lake quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Ham 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.