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Louisville Brook — Streams 34.5 Miles SW of Chapman Inn
Carroll County, New Hampshire · USGS Bartlett Quadrangle · GNIS 872224
Catalogued on the USGS Bartlett quadrangle in Carroll County, New Hampshire, Louisville Brook — a stream — lies 34.5 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 872224, Louisville Brook is recorded as a stream on the USGS Bartlett quadrangle in Carroll County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/003). Catalogued in GNIS since 08/27/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Louisville Brook sits at 44.06035° N, 71.29257° W (DMS 44°03′37″ N, 71°17′33″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.03083° N, 71.27278° W (DMS 44°01′51″ N, 71°16′22″ 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 Louisville Brook itself. The ones closest to Louisville Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Albany Brook | Bartlett | 1.2 mi |
| Bartlett Brook | Bartlett | 1.9 mi |
| Stony Brook | Bartlett | 2.4 mi |
| Meadow Brook | Bartlett | 2.7 mi |
| Sawyer River | Bartlett | 3.2 mi |
| Stony Brook | North Conway West | 3.6 mi |
| Haskell Brook | Bartlett | 3.6 mi |
| Cilley Brook | Bartlett | 3.7 mi |
| Deer Brook | North Conway West | 3.9 mi |
| Halfway Brook | Bartlett | 4 mi |
Features on the USGS Bartlett Quadrangle
The Bartlett 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 31 catalogued natural features alongside Louisville Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| McKiels Pond | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 0.8 mi |
| Albany Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Bear Notch | Gaps | Carroll County, NH | 1.6 mi |
| Sawyer Rock | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 1.6 mi |
| Razor Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.6 mi |
| Bartlett Haystack | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 1.8 mi |
| Bartlett Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.9 mi |
| Bear Mountain | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 2.1 mi |
| Cave Mountain | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 2.3 mi |
| Stony Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 2.4 mi |
Historical record
The U.S. Board on Geographic Names recorded a Official (Board Decision) on January 1, 1936 for this name.
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 59-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Louisville Brook — 34.5 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 (44.060°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 34.5 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Louisville Brook track the nearby McKiels Pond lake (0.8 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Louisville Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| McKiels Pond | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 0.8 mi |
| Albany Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Bear Notch | Gaps | Carroll County, NH | 1.6 mi |
| Sawyer Rock | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 1.6 mi |
| Razor Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.6 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Louisville Brook located?
Louisville Brook is in Carroll County, New Hampshire, approximately 34.5 miles southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Bartlett topographic quadrangle.
How far is Louisville Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 59 minutes, 34.5 miles southwest (bearing SW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Louisville Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Louisville Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 872224 on the Bartlett quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Louisville 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: Q35379387.