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Mastin Brook — Streams 43.8 Miles SSW of Chapman Inn
Carroll County, New Hampshire · USGS Freedom Quadrangle · GNIS 868307
Within Carroll County, New Hampshire, on the USGS Freedom quadrangle, the stream known as Mastin Brook sits 43.8 miles south-southwest of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Carroll County, New Hampshire, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Mastin Brook as a stream on the Freedom topographic quadrangle (FIPS 33/003), under Feature ID 868307. Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 06/22/2021.
Coordinates & physical setting
Mastin Brook sits at 43.79021° N, 71.00511° W (DMS 43°47′25″ N, 71°00′18″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 43.78002° N, 71.00067° W (DMS 43°46′48″ N, 71°00′02″ 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 Mastin Brook itself. The ones closest to Mastin Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Cold Brook | Freedom | 0.3 mi |
| Flanders Brook | Freedom | 0.9 mi |
| Bennett Brook | Freedom | 1.6 mi |
| Hodgedon Brook | Freedom | 1.9 mi |
| Lovering Brook | Freedom | 2.4 mi |
| Moulton Brook | Freedom | 2.6 mi |
| Salmon Brook | Freedom | 2.7 mi |
| Hobbs Brook | West Newfield | 2.9 mi |
| Nason Brook | Freedom | 3.2 mi |
| Leavitt Brook | Freedom | 3.7 mi |
Features on the USGS Freedom Quadrangle
The Freedom 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 43 catalogued natural features alongside Mastin Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cold Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 0.3 mi |
| Flanders Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 0.9 mi |
| Loon Lake | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Woods Mountain | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Bennett Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.6 mi |
| Hodgedon Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.9 mi |
| Prospect Mountain | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 2 mi |
| Green Mountain | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 2.2 mi |
| Lovering Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 2.4 mi |
| Hanson Top | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 2.5 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing SSW out of Bethel for 43.8 miles (south-southwest) and you reach Mastin Brook; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 75 minutes.
Best time to visit
Best observed in late spring and early summer when flow is strong and banks are visible. At this latitude (43.790°), 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 Mastin Brook track the nearby Cold Brook stream (0.3 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Mastin Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cold Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 0.3 mi |
| Flanders Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 0.9 mi |
| Loon Lake | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Woods Mountain | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Bennett Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.6 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Mastin Brook located?
Mastin 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 Mastin 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 Mastin Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Mastin Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 868307 on the Freedom quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Mastin 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.