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McDonough Brook — Streams 19.4 Miles SW of Chapman Inn
Carroll County, New Hampshire · USGS Chatham Quadrangle · GNIS 872267
Within Carroll County, New Hampshire, on the USGS Chatham quadrangle, the stream known as McDonough Brook sits 19.4 miles southwest of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Carroll County, New Hampshire, the U.S. Geological Survey lists McDonough Brook as a stream on the Chatham topographic quadrangle (FIPS 33/003), under Feature ID 872267. Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 06/22/2021.
Coordinates & physical setting
McDonough Brook sits at 44.17340° N, 71.01140° W (DMS 44°10′24″ N, 71°00′41″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.19442° N, 71.05230° W (DMS 44°11′40″ N, 71°03′08″ 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 McDonough Brook itself. The ones closest to McDonough Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Watson Brook | Chatham | 0 mi |
| Langdon Brook | Center Lovell | 1.6 mi |
| Chandler Brook | Chatham | 3.7 mi |
| Slippery Brook | Chatham | 4.9 mi |
| Mill Brook | Chatham | 4.9 mi |
| Anderson Brook | North Conway East | 5.9 mi |
| Burnt Knoll Brook | Chatham | 5.9 mi |
| Gulf Brook | Jackson | 6.1 mi |
| Black Brook | Jackson | 6.4 mi |
| Middle Brook | North Conway East | 6.5 mi |
Features on the USGS Chatham Quadrangle
The Chatham 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 24 catalogued natural features alongside McDonough Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Watson Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 0 mi |
| Slope Mountain | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 1.9 mi |
| Robbins Ridge | Ridges | Carroll County, NH | 2.5 mi |
| Major Mountain | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 2.6 mi |
| Mountain Pond | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 3 mi |
| Province Pond | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 3.5 mi |
| Chandler Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 3.7 mi |
| Walter Mountain | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 3.7 mi |
| Mountain Shaw | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 3.7 mi |
| Eastman Mountain | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 3.9 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing SW out of Bethel for 19.4 miles (southwest) and you reach McDonough Brook; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 33 minutes.
Best time to visit
Best observed in late spring and early summer when flow is strong and banks are visible. At this latitude (44.173°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 19.4 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at McDonough Brook track the nearby Watson Brook stream (essentially adjacent) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to McDonough Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Watson Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 0 mi |
| Langdon Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.6 mi |
| Langdon Brook | Streams | Oxford County, NH | 1.6 mi |
| Bradley Brook | Streams | Oxford County, NH | 1.7 mi |
| Colton Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.8 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is McDonough Brook located?
McDonough Brook is in Carroll County, New Hampshire, approximately 19.4 miles southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Chatham topographic quadrangle.
How far is McDonough Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 33 minutes, 19.4 miles southwest (bearing SW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is McDonough Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies McDonough Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 872267 on the Chatham quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit McDonough 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.