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Leavitt Brook — Streams 44.4 Miles SSW of Chapman Inn
Carroll County, New Hampshire · USGS Freedom Quadrangle · GNIS 867966
44.4 miles south-southwest of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Freedom topographic quadrangle, Leavitt Brook is a stream recorded in Carroll County, New Hampshire by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Freedom 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Leavitt Brook in Carroll County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/003), classified as a stream in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 867966). Catalogued in GNIS since 08/27/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Leavitt Brook sits at 43.79646° N, 71.07923° W (DMS 43°47′47″ N, 71°04′45″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 43.76528° N, 71.06083° W (DMS 43°45′55″ N, 71°03′39″ 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 Leavitt Brook itself. The ones closest to Leavitt Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Phillips Brook | Freedom | 0.5 mi |
| Square Brook | Freedom | 0.9 mi |
| Lovering Brook | Freedom | 1.4 mi |
| Stony Brook | Freedom | 1.8 mi |
| Cold Brook | Freedom | 1.8 mi |
| Hodgedon Brook | Freedom | 1.9 mi |
| Red Brook | Freedom | 2.1 mi |
| Shawtown Brook | Freedom | 2.6 mi |
| Moulton Brook | Freedom | 2.7 mi |
| Bennett Brook | Freedom | 2.8 mi |
Features on the USGS Freedom Quadrangle
The Freedom 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 43 catalogued natural features alongside Leavitt Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leavitt Bay | Bays | Carroll County, NH | 0.3 mi |
| Phillips Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 0.5 mi |
| Berry Bay | Bays | Carroll County, NH | 0.7 mi |
| Square Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 0.9 mi |
| Berry Bay | Reservoirs | Carroll County, NH | 0.9 mi |
| Broad Bay | Bays | Carroll County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Lovering Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.4 mi |
| Stony Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.8 mi |
| Cold Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.8 mi |
| Hodgedon Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.9 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 44.4 miles south-southwest (bearing SSW) of Leavitt Brook. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 76 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 (43.796°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 44.4 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Leavitt Brook track the nearby Leavitt Bay (0.3 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Leavitt Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leavitt Bay | Bays | Carroll County, NH | 0.3 mi |
| Phillips Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 0.5 mi |
| Berry Bay | Bays | Carroll County, NH | 0.7 mi |
| Square Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 0.9 mi |
| Berry Bay | Reservoirs | Carroll County, NH | 0.9 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Leavitt Brook located?
Leavitt Brook is in Carroll County, New Hampshire, approximately 44.4 miles south-southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Freedom topographic quadrangle.
How far is Leavitt Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 76 minutes, 44.4 miles south-southwest (bearing SSW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Leavitt Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Leavitt Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 867966 on the Freedom quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Leavitt 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.