Kelly Brook — Streams 43.9 Miles SW of Chapman Inn
Carroll County, New Hampshire · USGS Mount Chocorua Quadrangle · GNIS 873073
Catalogued on the USGS Mount Chocorua quadrangle in Carroll County, New Hampshire, Kelly Brook — a stream — lies 43.9 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 873073, Kelly Brook is recorded as a stream on the USGS Mount Chocorua quadrangle in Carroll County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/003). Catalogued in GNIS since 02/01/1991.
Coordinates & physical setting
Kelly Brook sits at 43.91674° N, 71.35618° W (DMS 43°55′00″ N, 71°21′22″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 43.93667° N, 71.34778° W (DMS 43°56′12″ N, 71°20′52″ 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 Kelly Brook itself. The ones closest to Kelly Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Tewksberry Brook | Mount Chocorua | 2.1 mi |
| Wonalancet River | Mount Chocorua | 2.4 mi |
| Sanborn Brook | Mount Chocorua | 2.4 mi |
| Whitin Brook | Mount Chocorua | 2.8 mi |
| Claybank Brook | Mount Chocorua | 2.9 mi |
| Captain Neal Brook | Mount Tripyramid | 3 mi |
| East Branch Whiteface River | Mount Tripyramid | 3.1 mi |
| Mill Brook | Tamworth | 3.2 mi |
| White Brook | Mount Tripyramid | 3.2 mi |
| Paugus Brook | Mount Chocorua | 3.4 mi |
Features on the USGS Mount Chocorua Quadrangle
The Mount Chocorua 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 39 catalogued natural features alongside Kelly Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 0.1 mi |
| Birch Intervale | Basins | Carroll County, NH | 0.7 mi |
| Mount Katherine | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Tilton Pond | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Mount Mexico | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 1.4 mi |
| Hibbard Mountain | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 1.5 mi |
| Whitin Ridge | Ridges | Carroll County, NH | 1.6 mi |
| Tewksberry Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 2.1 mi |
| Overhang | Benches | Carroll County, NH | 2.2 mi |
| Great Hill Pond | Reservoirs | Carroll County, NH | 2.2 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 75-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Kelly Brook — 43.9 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 (43.917°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 43.9 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Kelly Brook track the nearby Spring Brook stream (essentially adjacent) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Kelly Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 0.1 mi |
| Birch Intervale | Basins | Carroll County, NH | 0.7 mi |
| Mount Katherine | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Mount Wonalancet | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Tilton Pond | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 1.3 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Kelly Brook located?
Kelly Brook is in Carroll County, New Hampshire, approximately 43.9 miles southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Mount Chocorua topographic quadrangle.
How far is Kelly Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 75 minutes, 43.9 miles southwest (bearing SW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Kelly Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Kelly Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 873073 on the Mount Chocorua quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Kelly 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: Q35396503.