Heath Brook — Streams 49.0 Miles SW of Chapman Inn
Carroll County, New Hampshire · USGS Center Sandwich Quadrangle · GNIS 872028
49.0 miles southwest of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Center Sandwich topographic quadrangle, Heath Brook is a stream recorded in Carroll County, New Hampshire by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Center Sandwich 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Heath Brook in Carroll County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/003), classified as a stream in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 872028). Catalogued in GNIS since 08/27/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Heath Brook sits at 43.83952° N, 71.38591° W (DMS 43°50′22″ N, 71°23′09″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 43.83833° N, 71.40500° W (DMS 43°50′18″ N, 71°24′18″ 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 Heath Brook itself. The ones closest to Heath Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Tilton Brook | Center Sandwich | 1.6 mi |
| Atwood Brook | Tamworth | 1.6 mi |
| Whiteface River | Center Sandwich | 1.7 mi |
| Meadow Brook | Center Sandwich | 1.8 mi |
| Cold River | Tamworth | 2.3 mi |
| Meadow Brook | Tamworth | 2.7 mi |
| Captain Neal Brook | Mount Tripyramid | 3.1 mi |
| White Brook | Mount Tripyramid | 3.3 mi |
| Tewksberry Brook | Mount Chocorua | 3.4 mi |
| Hoag Brook | Tamworth | 3.6 mi |
Features on the USGS Center Sandwich Quadrangle
The Center Sandwich 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 8 catalogued natural features alongside Heath Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bragg Ledge | Benches | Carroll County, NH | 0.6 mi |
| Tilton Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.6 mi |
| Whiteface River | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.7 mi |
| Meadow Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.8 mi |
| Pond Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 2 mi |
| Maple Ridge | Ridges | Carroll County, NH | 2.3 mi |
| Cold River | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 4.2 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 49.0 miles southwest (bearing SW) of Heath Brook. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 84 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 (43.840°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 49.0 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Heath Brook track the nearby Bragg Ledge bench terrace (0.6 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Heath Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bragg Ledge | Benches | Carroll County, NH | 0.6 mi |
| Braga Pond | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 0.6 mi |
| Miles Pond | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Tilton Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.6 mi |
| Atwood Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.6 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Heath Brook located?
Heath Brook is in Carroll County, New Hampshire, approximately 49.0 miles southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Center Sandwich topographic quadrangle.
How far is Heath Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 84 minutes, 49.0 miles southwest (bearing SW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Heath Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Heath Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 872028 on the Center Sandwich quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Heath 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.