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Meadow Brook — Streams 37.4 Miles SSW of Chapman Inn
Carroll County, New Hampshire · USGS Silver Lake Quadrangle · GNIS 872272
Catalogued on the USGS Silver Lake quadrangle in Carroll County, New Hampshire, Meadow Brook — a stream — lies 37.4 miles south-southwest of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 872272, Meadow Brook is recorded as a stream on the USGS Silver Lake quadrangle in Carroll County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/003). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 06/22/2021.
Coordinates & physical setting
Meadow Brook sits at 43.95305° N, 71.20476° W (DMS 43°57′11″ N, 71°12′17″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 43.94880° N, 71.22334° W (DMS 43°56′56″ N, 71°13′24″ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Swift Brook | Silver Lake | 2.2 mi |
| Cream Brook | Silver Lake | 2.5 mi |
| Banfield Brook | Silver Lake | 2.6 mi |
| Allard Brook | Silver Lake | 2.8 mi |
| Hobbs Brook | Silver Lake | 2.9 mi |
| Stony Brook | Silver Lake | 3.2 mi |
| Salter Brook | Silver Lake | 3.2 mi |
| Big Brook | Silver Lake | 3.2 mi |
| Dry Brook | Silver Lake | 3.3 mi |
| Pequawket Brook | Silver Lake | 3.3 mi |
Features on the USGS Silver Lake Quadrangle
The Silver Lake 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 63 catalogued natural features alongside Meadow Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iona Lake | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 0.3 mi |
| Lovejoy Marsh | Swamps | Carroll County, NH | 0.7 mi |
| Back Pond | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 0.9 mi |
| Whitton Pond | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 0.9 mi |
| Roundtop | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 1 mi |
| Whitton Ledge | Benches | Carroll County, NH | 1.1 mi |
| Haunted Pond | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Birch Hill | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 1.4 mi |
| Salter Hill | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 1.5 mi |
| White Ledge | Benches | Carroll County, NH | 1.5 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 64-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Meadow Brook — 37.4 miles south-southwest as the crow flies, on compass bearing SSW.
Best time to visit
Best observed in late spring and early summer when flow is strong and banks are visible. At this latitude (43.953°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 37.4 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Meadow Brook track the nearby Iona Lake (0.3 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Meadow Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iona Lake | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 0.3 mi |
| Lovejoy Marsh | Swamps | Carroll County, NH | 0.7 mi |
| Back Pond | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 0.9 mi |
| Whitton Pond | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 0.9 mi |
| Roundtop | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 1 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Meadow Brook located?
Meadow Brook is in Carroll County, New Hampshire, approximately 37.4 miles south-southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Silver Lake topographic quadrangle.
How far is Meadow Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 64 minutes, 37.4 miles south-southwest (bearing SSW) 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 872272 on the Silver Lake 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.