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Lucy Brook — Streams 29.4 Miles SW of Chapman Inn
Carroll County, New Hampshire · USGS North Conway West Quadrangle · GNIS 872232
29.4 miles southwest of Chapman Inn, on the USGS North Conway West topographic quadrangle, Lucy 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 North Conway West 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Lucy Brook in Carroll County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/003), classified as a stream in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 872232). Catalogued in GNIS since 08/27/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Lucy Brook sits at 44.06812° N, 71.15035° W (DMS 44°04′05″ N, 71°09′01″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.04750° N, 71.22389° W (DMS 44°02′51″ N, 71°13′26″ 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 Lucy Brook itself. The ones closest to Lucy Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Elm Brook | North Conway West | 1 mi |
| Kearsarge Brook | North Conway West | 2 mi |
| East Branch Saco River | North Conway West | 2 mi |
| Artist Brook | North Conway East | 2.2 mi |
| Ellis River | North Conway West | 2.7 mi |
| Hoyt Brook | North Conway East | 3 mi |
| Cow Brook | North Conway West | 3.2 mi |
| Mountain Brook | North Conway West | 3.3 mi |
| Rocky Branch | North Conway West | 3.4 mi |
| Whitten Brook | North Conway West | 3.7 mi |
Features on the USGS North Conway West Quadrangle
The North Conway West 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 32 catalogued natural features alongside Lucy Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cathedral Ledge | Benches | Carroll County, NH | 0.9 mi |
| Elm Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1 mi |
| Echo Lake | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 1.1 mi |
| White Horse Ledge | Benches | Carroll County, NH | 1.5 mi |
| Humphreys Ledge | Benches | Carroll County, NH | 1.6 mi |
| Dianas Baths | Springs | Carroll County, NH | 1.6 mi |
| Kearsarge Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 2 mi |
| East Branch Saco River | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 2 mi |
| Thompson Falls | Waterfalls | Carroll County, NH | 2.3 mi |
| Birch Hill | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 2.4 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 29.4 miles southwest (bearing SW) of Lucy Brook. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 50 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 (44.068°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 29.4 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Lucy Brook track the nearby Cathedral Ledge bench terrace (0.9 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Lucy Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cathedral Ledge | Benches | Carroll County, NH | 0.9 mi |
| Elm Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1 mi |
| Echo Lake | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 1.1 mi |
| White Horse Ledge | Benches | Carroll County, NH | 1.5 mi |
| Humphreys Ledge | Benches | Carroll County, NH | 1.6 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Lucy Brook located?
Lucy Brook is in Carroll County, New Hampshire, approximately 29.4 miles southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS North Conway West topographic quadrangle.
How far is Lucy Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 50 minutes, 29.4 miles southwest (bearing SW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Lucy Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Lucy Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 872232 on the North Conway West quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Lucy 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: Q35390917.