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Kedron Brook — Streams 33.8 Miles WSW of Chapman Inn
Carroll County, New Hampshire · USGS Crawford Notch Quadrangle · GNIS 872128
Catalogued on the USGS Crawford Notch quadrangle in Carroll County, New Hampshire, Kedron Brook — a stream — lies 33.8 miles west-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 872128, Kedron Brook is recorded as a stream on the USGS Crawford Notch quadrangle in Carroll County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/003). Catalogued in GNIS since 08/27/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Kedron Brook sits at 44.17534° N, 71.39285° W (DMS 44°10′31″ N, 71°23′34″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.17750° N, 71.41278° W (DMS 44°10′39″ N, 71°24′46″ 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 Kedron Brook itself. The ones closest to Kedron Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Webster Brook | Crawford Notch | 0.9 mi |
| Flume Cascade | Crawford Notch | 2.3 mi |
| Sleeper Brook | Stairs Mountain | 2.9 mi |
| Bemis Brook | Stairs Mountain | 3 mi |
| Davis Brook | Stairs Mountain | 3.1 mi |
| Nancy Brook | Bartlett | 4.8 mi |
| Halfway Brook | Bartlett | 5.6 mi |
| Lower Stairs Brook | Stairs Mountain | 6 mi |
| Sawyer River | Bartlett | 6.6 mi |
| Otis Brook | Stairs Mountain | 7.2 mi |
Features on the USGS Crawford Notch Quadrangle
The Crawford Notch 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 41 catalogued natural features alongside Kedron Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avalanche Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 0.5 mi |
| Ripley Falls | Waterfalls | Carroll County, NH | 0.9 mi |
| Webster Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 0.9 mi |
| Crawford Notch | Valleys | Carroll County, NH | 1 mi |
| Mount Webster | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.4 mi |
| Mount Willey | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 1.5 mi |
| Willey Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 1.7 mi |
| Ethan Pond | Lakes | Grafton County, NH | 1.8 mi |
| Arethusa Falls | Waterfalls | Grafton County, NH | 2 mi |
| Tisdale Spring | Springs | Coos County, NH | 2 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 58-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Kedron Brook — 33.8 miles west-southwest as the crow flies, on compass bearing WSW.
Best time to visit
Best observed in late spring and early summer when flow is strong and banks are visible. At this latitude (44.175°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 33.8 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Kedron Brook track the nearby Avalanche Brook stream (0.5 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Kedron Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avalanche Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 0.5 mi |
| Ripley Falls | Waterfalls | Carroll County, NH | 0.9 mi |
| Webster Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 0.9 mi |
| Crawford Notch | Valleys | Carroll County, NH | 1 mi |
| Mount Webster | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.4 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Kedron Brook located?
Kedron Brook is in Carroll County, New Hampshire, approximately 33.8 miles west-southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Crawford Notch topographic quadrangle.
How far is Kedron Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 58 minutes, 33.8 miles west-southwest (bearing WSW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Kedron Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Kedron Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 872128 on the Crawford Notch quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Kedron 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: Q35386458.