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Middle Brook — Streams 25.1 Miles SSW of Chapman Inn
Carroll County, New Hampshire · USGS North Conway East Quadrangle · GNIS 872287
Catalogued on the USGS North Conway East quadrangle in Carroll County, New Hampshire, Middle Brook — a stream — lies 25.1 miles south-southwest of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 872287, Middle Brook is recorded as a stream on the USGS North Conway East quadrangle in Carroll County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/003). Catalogued in GNIS since 08/27/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Middle Brook sits at 44.07979° N, 71.01368° W (DMS 44°04′47″ N, 71°00′49″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.11472° N, 71.06833° W (DMS 44°06′53″ N, 71°04′06″ 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 Middle Brook itself. The ones closest to Middle Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Anderson Brook | North Conway East | 0.5 mi |
| White Lot Brook | Fryeburg | 3.1 mi |
| Black Brook | North Conway East | 3.7 mi |
| Hoyt Brook | North Conway East | 5 mi |
| Mason Brook | North Conway East | 5.5 mi |
| Langdon Brook | Center Lovell | 5.6 mi |
| Artist Brook | North Conway East | 5.7 mi |
| Snow Brook | Conway | 5.9 mi |
| Whitten Brook | North Conway West | 6.4 mi |
| Kearsarge Brook | North Conway West | 6.4 mi |
Features on the USGS North Conway East Quadrangle
The North Conway East 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 27 catalogued natural features alongside Middle Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Upper Kimball Pond | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 0.5 mi |
| Anderson Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 0.5 mi |
| Upper Kimball Lake | Reservoirs | Carroll County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Province Brook | Streams | Oxford County, NH | 1.8 mi |
| Mack Hill | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 2 mi |
| Hurricane Mountain | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 3 mi |
| Peaked Hill | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 3 mi |
| Green Hills | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 3.1 mi |
| Black Cap | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 3.1 mi |
| Shingle Pond | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 3.3 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 43-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Middle Brook — 25.1 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 (44.080°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 25.1 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Middle Brook track the nearby Upper Kimball Pond lake (0.5 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Middle Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Upper Kimball Pond | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 0.5 mi |
| Anderson Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 0.5 mi |
| Hunt Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Birch Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Upper Kimball Lake | Reservoirs | Carroll County, NH | 1.2 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Middle Brook located?
Middle Brook is in Carroll County, New Hampshire, approximately 25.1 miles south-southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS North Conway East topographic quadrangle.
How far is Middle Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 43 minutes, 25.1 miles south-southwest (bearing SSW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Middle Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Middle Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 872287 on the North Conway East quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Middle 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.