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Mason Brook — Streams 30.5 Miles SSW of Chapman Inn
Carroll County, New Hampshire · USGS North Conway East Quadrangle · GNIS 872262
30.5 miles south-southwest of Chapman Inn, on the USGS North Conway East topographic quadrangle, Mason Brook is a stream recorded in Carroll County, New Hampshire by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS North Conway East 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Mason Brook in Carroll County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/003), classified as a stream in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 872262). Catalogued in GNIS since 08/27/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Mason Brook sits at 44.00507° N, 71.05146° W (DMS 44°00′18″ N, 71°03′05″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.03944° N, 71.07917° W (DMS 44°02′22″ N, 71°04′45″ 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 Mason Brook itself. The ones closest to Mason Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Snow Brook | Conway | 0.6 mi |
| Black Brook | North Conway East | 2.6 mi |
| Clark Brook | Conway | 2.9 mi |
| Moat Brook | North Conway East | 3.3 mi |
| Willey Brook | Conway | 3.4 mi |
| White Lot Brook | Fryeburg | 3.6 mi |
| Swift River | Conway | 3.8 mi |
| Page Randall Brook | Conway | 3.9 mi |
| Grove Brook | Conway | 4 mi |
| Artist Brook | North Conway East | 4.4 mi |
Features on the USGS North Conway East Quadrangle
The North Conway East 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 27 catalogued natural features alongside Mason Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Redstone Ledge | Benches | Carroll County, NH | 2.4 mi |
| Black Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 2.6 mi |
| Rattlesnake Mountain | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 2.6 mi |
| Pine Hill | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 2.8 mi |
| Middle Mountain | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 2.8 mi |
| Moat Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 3.3 mi |
| Peaked Mountain | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 3.3 mi |
| Black Cap | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 3.6 mi |
| Green Hills | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 3.6 mi |
| Pudding Pond | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 3.7 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 30.5 miles south-southwest (bearing SSW) of Mason Brook. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 52 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 (44.005°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 30.5 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Mason Brook track the nearby Snow Brook stream (0.6 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Mason Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Snow Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 0.6 mi |
| Redstone Ledge | Benches | Carroll County, NH | 2.4 mi |
| Black Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 2.6 mi |
| Rattlesnake Mountain | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 2.6 mi |
| Pine Hill | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 2.8 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Mason Brook located?
Mason Brook is in Carroll County, New Hampshire, approximately 30.5 miles south-southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS North Conway East topographic quadrangle.
How far is Mason Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 52 minutes, 30.5 miles south-southwest (bearing SSW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Mason Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Mason Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 872262 on the North Conway East quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Mason 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.