Meadow Brook — Streams 48.0 Miles SW of Chapman Inn
Carroll County, New Hampshire · USGS Tamworth Quadrangle · GNIS 868344
48.0 miles southwest of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Tamworth topographic quadrangle, Meadow Brook is a stream recorded in Carroll County, New Hampshire by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Tamworth 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Meadow Brook in Carroll County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/003), classified as a stream in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 868344). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 06/22/2021.
Coordinates & physical setting
Meadow Brook sits at 43.83028° N, 71.33235° W (DMS 43°49′49″ N, 71°19′56″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 43.85139° N, 71.35390° W (DMS 43°51′05″ N, 71°21′14″ 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 Meadow Brook itself. The ones closest to Meadow Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Cold River | Tamworth | 0.5 mi |
| Atwood Brook | Tamworth | 1.3 mi |
| Cold Brook | Tamworth | 1.5 mi |
| Meadow Brook | Center Sandwich | 1.6 mi |
| Back Brook | Tamworth | 2.1 mi |
| Hoag Brook | Tamworth | 2.2 mi |
| Hobb Brook | Tamworth | 2.7 mi |
| Lord Brook | Tamworth | 2.7 mi |
| Heath Brook | Center Sandwich | 2.7 mi |
| Sanger Brook | Tamworth | 2.8 mi |
Features on the USGS Tamworth Quadrangle
The Tamworth 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 30 catalogued natural features alongside Meadow Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jackman Pond | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 0.4 mi |
| Cold River | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 0.5 mi |
| Taylor Pond | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 0.9 mi |
| Beaver Pond | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 1 mi |
| Atwood Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Cold Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.5 mi |
| Miles Pond | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 1.5 mi |
| Little Larcom Mountain | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 1.6 mi |
| Cleveland Hill | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 1.6 mi |
| Heckel Hill | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 1.8 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 48.0 miles southwest (bearing SW) of Meadow Brook. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 82 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 (43.830°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 48.0 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Meadow Brook track the nearby Jackman Pond lake (0.4 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Meadow Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jackman Pond | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 0.4 mi |
| Cold River | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 0.5 mi |
| Taylor Pond | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 0.9 mi |
| Beaver Pond | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 1 mi |
| Atwood Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.3 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Meadow Brook located?
Meadow Brook is in Carroll County, New Hampshire, approximately 48.0 miles southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Tamworth topographic quadrangle.
How far is Meadow Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 82 minutes, 48.0 miles southwest (bearing SW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Meadow Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Meadow Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 868344 on the Tamworth quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Meadow 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.