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Lovering Brook — Streams 43.8 Miles SSW of Chapman Inn
Carroll County, New Hampshire · USGS Freedom Quadrangle · GNIS 868191
43.8 miles south-southwest of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Freedom topographic quadrangle, Lovering Brook is a stream recorded in Carroll County, New Hampshire by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Wikidata short description: “stream in Carroll County, New Hampshire, United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Freedom 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Lovering Brook in Carroll County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/003), classified as a stream in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 868191). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 06/22/2021.
Coordinates & physical setting
Lovering Brook sits at 43.80011° N, 71.05159° W (DMS 43°48′00″ N, 71°03′06″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 43.80176° N, 71.05469° W (DMS 43°48′06″ N, 71°03′17″ 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 Lovering Brook itself. The ones closest to Lovering Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hodgedon Brook | Freedom | 0.5 mi |
| Bennett Brook | Freedom | 1.4 mi |
| Leavitt Brook | Freedom | 1.4 mi |
| Square Brook | Freedom | 1.6 mi |
| Moulton Brook | Freedom | 1.6 mi |
| Flanders Brook | Freedom | 1.6 mi |
| Phillips Brook | Freedom | 1.9 mi |
| Mastin Brook | Freedom | 2.4 mi |
| Nason Brook | Freedom | 2.5 mi |
| Cold Brook | Freedom | 2.5 mi |
Features on the USGS Freedom Quadrangle
The Freedom 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 43 catalogued natural features alongside Lovering Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hodgedon Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 0.5 mi |
| Berry Bay | Reservoirs | Carroll County, NH | 0.6 mi |
| Berry Bay | Bays | Carroll County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Bennett Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.4 mi |
| Leavitt Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.4 mi |
| Loon Lake | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 1.4 mi |
| Square Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.6 mi |
| Moulton Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.6 mi |
| Flanders Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.6 mi |
| Leavitt Bay | Bays | Carroll County, NH | 1.7 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 43.8 miles south-southwest (bearing SSW) of Lovering Brook. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 75 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 (43.800°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 43.8 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Lovering Brook track the nearby Hodgedon Brook stream (0.5 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Lovering Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hodgedon Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 0.5 mi |
| Berry Bay | Reservoirs | Carroll County, NH | 0.6 mi |
| Berry Bay | Bays | Carroll County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Bennett Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.4 mi |
| Leavitt Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.4 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Lovering Brook located?
Lovering Brook is in Carroll County, New Hampshire, approximately 43.8 miles south-southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Freedom topographic quadrangle.
How far is Lovering Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 75 minutes, 43.8 miles south-southwest (bearing SSW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Lovering Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Lovering Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 868191 on the Freedom quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Lovering 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: Q35380593.