Mill Brook — Streams 45.5 Miles SSW of Chapman Inn
Carroll County, New Hampshire · USGS Ossipee Lake Quadrangle · GNIS 872300
Within Carroll County, New Hampshire, on the USGS Ossipee Lake quadrangle, the stream known as Mill Brook sits 45.5 miles south-southwest of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “stream in New Hampshire, USA”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Carroll County, New Hampshire, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Mill Brook as a stream on the Ossipee Lake topographic quadrangle (FIPS 33/003), under Feature ID 872300. Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 06/22/2021.
Coordinates & physical setting
Mill Brook sits at 43.83454° N, 71.24827° W (DMS 43°50′04″ N, 71°14′54″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 43.88980° N, 71.37905° W (DMS 43°53′23″ N, 71°22′45″ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Swift River | Ossipee Lake | 0.2 mi |
| Stony Brook | Ossipee Lake | 0.7 mi |
| Bryant Brook | Tamworth | 1 mi |
| Sanger Brook | Tamworth | 1.4 mi |
| Blasde Brook | Tamworth | 1.4 mi |
| Cold Brook | Tamworth | 2.8 mi |
| Chocorua River | Ossipee Lake | 2.9 mi |
| Back Brook | Tamworth | 3 mi |
| Deer Brook | Ossipee Lake | 3.5 mi |
| Lord Brook | Tamworth | 3.6 mi |
Features on the USGS Ossipee Lake Quadrangle
The Ossipee Lake 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 38 catalogued natural features alongside Mill Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Swift River | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 0.2 mi |
| Stony Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 0.7 mi |
| White Lake | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Ryan Hill | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 2.4 mi |
| Page Hill | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 2.5 mi |
| Nickerson Mountains | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 2.5 mi |
| Grant Peak | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 2.8 mi |
| Chocorua River | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 2.9 mi |
| Moores Pond | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 2.9 mi |
| Lily Pond | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 3 mi |
Historical record
Mill Brook is a 10.7-mile-long (17.2 km) stream in the White Mountains of New Hampshire in the United States. It is a tributary of the southern Swift River, part of the Bearcamp River / Ossipee Lake / Saco River watershed leading to the Atlantic Ocean. Read the full Wikipedia entry →
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing SSW out of Bethel for 45.5 miles (south-southwest) and you reach Mill Brook; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 78 minutes.
Best time to visit
Best observed in late spring and early summer when flow is strong and banks are visible. At this latitude (43.835°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 45.5 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Mill Brook track the nearby Swift River stream (0.2 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Mill Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Swift River | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 0.2 mi |
| Stony Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 0.7 mi |
| Bryant Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1 mi |
| White Lake | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Sanger Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.4 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Mill Brook located?
Mill Brook is in Carroll County, New Hampshire, approximately 45.5 miles south-southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Ossipee Lake topographic quadrangle.
How far is Mill Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 78 minutes, 45.5 miles south-southwest (bearing SSW) 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 872300 on the Ossipee Lake 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.
Wikidata: Q6858187.