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Mill Brook — Streams 15.6 Miles SW of Chapman Inn
Carroll County, New Hampshire · USGS Chatham Quadrangle · GNIS 872299
Catalogued on the USGS Chatham quadrangle in Carroll County, New Hampshire, Mill Brook — a stream — lies 15.6 miles southwest of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 872299, Mill Brook is recorded as a stream on the USGS Chatham quadrangle in Carroll County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/003). Catalogued in GNIS since 08/27/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Mill Brook sits at 44.24479° N, 71.01035° W (DMS 44°14′41″ N, 71°00′37″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.26145° N, 71.05702° W (DMS 44°15′41″ N, 71°03′25″ 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 Mill Brook itself. The ones closest to Mill Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Chandler Brook | Chatham | 1.3 mi |
| Watson Brook | Chatham | 4.9 mi |
| McDonough Brook | Chatham | 4.9 mi |
| Langdon Brook | Center Lovell | 6.1 mi |
| Black Brook | Jackson | 6.5 mi |
| Gulf Brook | Jackson | 7 mi |
| Slippery Brook | Chatham | 7.8 mi |
| Davis Brook | Jackson | 9.1 mi |
| Bog Brook | Jackson | 9.1 mi |
| Burnt Knoll Brook | Chatham | 9.2 mi |
Features on the USGS Chatham Quadrangle
The Chatham 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 24 catalogued natural features alongside Mill Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shell Pond Brook | Streams | Oxford County, NH | 0.1 mi |
| Charles Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.5 mi |
| Charles Ravine | Valleys | Carroll County, NH | 0.5 mi |
| Chandler Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Spruce Knoll | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 2.5 mi |
| Eastman Mountain | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 3.3 mi |
| South Baldface | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 3.5 mi |
| North Baldface | Summits | Coos County, NH | 3.8 mi |
| Slope Mountain | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 4.4 mi |
| Sable Mountain | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 4.7 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 27-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Mill Brook — 15.6 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 (44.245°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 15.6 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at Mill Brook track the nearby Shell Pond Brook stream (essentially adjacent) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Mill Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shell Pond Brook | Streams | Oxford County, NH | 0.1 mi |
| Charles Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.5 mi |
| Charles Ravine | Valleys | Carroll County, NH | 0.5 mi |
| Little Deer Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Brickett Falls | Waterfalls | Carroll County, NH | 1.1 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Mill Brook located?
Mill Brook is in Carroll County, New Hampshire, approximately 15.6 miles southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Chatham topographic quadrangle.
How far is Mill Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 27 minutes, 15.6 miles southwest (bearing SW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Mill Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Mill Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 872299 on the Chatham quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Mill 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.