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Kearsarge Brook — Streams 30.3 Miles SW of Chapman Inn
Carroll County, New Hampshire · USGS North Conway West Quadrangle · GNIS 872125
Catalogued on the USGS North Conway West quadrangle in Carroll County, New Hampshire, Kearsarge Brook — a stream — lies 30.3 miles southwest of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “stream in Carroll County, New Hampshire, United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 872125, Kearsarge Brook is recorded as a stream on the USGS North Conway West quadrangle in Carroll County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/003). Catalogued in GNIS since 08/27/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Kearsarge Brook sits at 44.04257° N, 71.13257° W (DMS 44°02′33″ N, 71°07′57″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.09868° N, 71.10590° W (DMS 44°05′55″ N, 71°06′21″ 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 Kearsarge Brook itself. The ones closest to Kearsarge Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Artist Brook | North Conway East | 0.8 mi |
| Elm Brook | North Conway West | 1 mi |
| Lucy Brook | North Conway West | 2 mi |
| Moat Brook | North Conway East | 2.8 mi |
| Red Eagle Brook | Silver Lake | 3.8 mi |
| Dry Brook | Silver Lake | 3.9 mi |
| East Branch Saco River | North Conway West | 4 mi |
| Swift River | Conway | 4.1 mi |
| Hoyt Brook | North Conway East | 4.1 mi |
| Allard Brook | Silver Lake | 4.4 mi |
Features on the USGS North Conway West Quadrangle
The North Conway West 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 32 catalogued natural features alongside Kearsarge Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Birch Hill | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 0.9 mi |
| Elm Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1 mi |
| Echo Lake | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 1.6 mi |
| White Horse Ledge | Benches | Carroll County, NH | 2 mi |
| Lucy Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 2 mi |
| Cathedral Ledge | Benches | Carroll County, NH | 2.2 mi |
| Thompson Falls | Waterfalls | Carroll County, NH | 2.3 mi |
| Dianas Baths | Springs | Carroll County, NH | 3.3 mi |
| South Moat Mountain | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 3.5 mi |
| Humphreys Ledge | Benches | Carroll County, NH | 3.5 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 52-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Kearsarge Brook — 30.3 miles southwest as the crow flies, on compass bearing SW.
Best time to visit
Best observed in late spring and early summer when flow is strong and banks are visible. At this latitude (44.043°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 30.3 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Kearsarge Brook track the nearby Artist Brook stream (0.8 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Kearsarge Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Artist Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 0.8 mi |
| Birch Hill | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 0.9 mi |
| Elm Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1 mi |
| Pudding Pond | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 1.1 mi |
| Echo Lake | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 1.6 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Kearsarge Brook located?
Kearsarge Brook is in Carroll County, New Hampshire, approximately 30.3 miles southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS North Conway West topographic quadrangle.
How far is Kearsarge Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 52 minutes, 30.3 miles southwest (bearing SW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Kearsarge Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Kearsarge Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 872125 on the North Conway West quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Kearsarge 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: Q35382350.