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Miles Brook — Streams 26.9 Miles SW of Chapman Inn
Carroll County, New Hampshire · USGS Jackson Quadrangle · GNIS 872296
Catalogued on the USGS Jackson quadrangle in Carroll County, New Hampshire, Miles Brook — a stream — lies 26.9 miles southwest of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 872296, Miles Brook is recorded as a stream on the USGS Jackson quadrangle in Carroll County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/003). Catalogued in GNIS since 08/27/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Miles Brook sits at 44.17257° N, 71.22480° W (DMS 44°10′21″ N, 71°13′29″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.19868° N, 71.27646° W (DMS 44°11′55″ N, 71°16′35″ 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 Miles Brook itself. The ones closest to Miles Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Meserve Brook | Jackson | 1.3 mi |
| Spruce Brook | Jackson | 1.7 mi |
| Marsh Brook | Jackson | 1.8 mi |
| Wildcat Brook | Jackson | 1.9 mi |
| Great Brook | Jackson | 2.3 mi |
| Than Brook | Jackson | 2.5 mi |
| Lower Stairs Brook | Stairs Mountain | 3.1 mi |
| Otis Brook | Stairs Mountain | 3.3 mi |
| Davis Brook | Jackson | 3.3 mi |
| Bog Brook | Jackson | 3.4 mi |
Features on the USGS Jackson Quadrangle
The Jackson 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 29 catalogued natural features alongside Miles Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winniweta Falls | Waterfalls | Carroll County, NH | 0.8 mi |
| Popple Mountain | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 1.1 mi |
| Spruce Mountain | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 1.1 mi |
| Meserve Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Eagle Mountain | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 1.6 mi |
| Spruce Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.7 mi |
| Marsh Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.8 mi |
| Wildcat Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.9 mi |
| Mirror Lake | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 2.2 mi |
| Great Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 2.3 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 46-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Miles Brook — 26.9 miles southwest as the crow flies, on compass bearing SW.
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 26.9 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Miles Brook track the nearby Winniweta Falls waterfall (0.8 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Miles Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winniweta Falls | Waterfalls | Carroll County, NH | 0.8 mi |
| Popple Mountain | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 1.1 mi |
| Spruce Mountain | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 1.1 mi |
| Meserve Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Eagle Mountain | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 1.6 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Miles Brook located?
Miles Brook is in Carroll County, New Hampshire, approximately 26.9 miles southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Jackson topographic quadrangle.
How far is Miles Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 46 minutes, 26.9 miles southwest (bearing SW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Miles Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Miles Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 872296 on the Jackson quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Miles 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.