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Meadow Brook — Streams 31.8 Miles SW of Chapman Inn
Carroll County, New Hampshire · USGS Bartlett Quadrangle · GNIS 872274
31.8 miles southwest of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Bartlett 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 Bartlett 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 872274). Catalogued in GNIS since 08/27/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Meadow Brook sits at 44.08507° N, 71.25146° W (DMS 44°05′06″ N, 71°15′05″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.10472° N, 71.27528° W (DMS 44°06′17″ N, 71°16′31″ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Bartlett Brook | Bartlett | 0.8 mi |
| Stony Brook | North Conway West | 1 mi |
| Cow Brook | North Conway West | 2.3 mi |
| Albany Brook | Bartlett | 2.4 mi |
| Louisville Brook | Bartlett | 2.7 mi |
| Rocky Branch | North Conway West | 2.9 mi |
| Mountain Brook | North Conway West | 3 mi |
| Otis Brook | Stairs Mountain | 3.3 mi |
| Ellis River | North Conway West | 4.2 mi |
| Stony Brook | Bartlett | 4.2 mi |
Features on the USGS Bartlett Quadrangle
The Bartlett 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 31 catalogued natural features alongside Meadow Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bartlett Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 0.8 mi |
| Mount Pickering | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 1.4 mi |
| Razor Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.7 mi |
| Mount Langdon | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 1.9 mi |
| Cave Mountain | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 2 mi |
| McKiels Pond | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 2 mi |
| Albany Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 2.4 mi |
| Louisville Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 2.7 mi |
| Sawyer Rock | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 3.4 mi |
| Mount Parker | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 3.5 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 31.8 miles southwest (bearing SW) of Meadow Brook. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 55 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 (44.085°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 31.8 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Meadow Brook track the nearby Bartlett Brook stream (0.8 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Meadow Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bartlett Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 0.8 mi |
| Stony Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1 mi |
| Mount Pickering | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 1.1 mi |
| Mount Pickering | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 1.4 mi |
| Whites Ledge | Benches | Carroll County, NH | 1.4 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Meadow Brook located?
Meadow Brook is in Carroll County, New Hampshire, approximately 31.8 miles southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Bartlett topographic quadrangle.
How far is Meadow Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 55 minutes, 31.8 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 872274 on the Bartlett 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.