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Moat Brook — Streams 32.2 Miles SSW of Chapman Inn
Carroll County, New Hampshire · USGS North Conway East Quadrangle · GNIS 872310
32.2 miles south-southwest of Chapman Inn, on the USGS North Conway East topographic quadrangle, Moat Brook is a stream recorded in Carroll County, New Hampshire by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS North Conway East 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Moat Brook in Carroll County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/003), classified as a stream in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 872310). Catalogued in GNIS since 08/27/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Moat Brook sits at 44.00340° N, 71.11729° W (DMS 44°00′12″ N, 71°07′02″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.03590° N, 71.20702° W (DMS 44°02′09″ N, 71°12′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 Moat Brook itself. The ones closest to Moat Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Swift River | Conway | 1.4 mi |
| Red Eagle Brook | Silver Lake | 1.7 mi |
| Page Randall Brook | Conway | 2.3 mi |
| Dry Brook | Silver Lake | 2.5 mi |
| Grove Brook | Conway | 2.6 mi |
| Pequawket Brook | Silver Lake | 2.6 mi |
| Kearsarge Brook | North Conway West | 2.8 mi |
| Artist Brook | North Conway East | 3 mi |
| Mason Brook | North Conway East | 3.3 mi |
| Allard Brook | Silver Lake | 3.4 mi |
Features on the USGS North Conway East Quadrangle
The North Conway East 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 27 catalogued natural features alongside Moat Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pine Hill | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 0.5 mi |
| Redstone Ledge | Benches | Carroll County, NH | 1.7 mi |
| Pudding Pond | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 2.2 mi |
| Rattlesnake Mountain | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 2.2 mi |
| Middle Mountain | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 2.8 mi |
| Artist Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 3 mi |
| Peaked Mountain | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 3.1 mi |
| Mason Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 3.3 mi |
| Cranmore Mountain | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 3.9 mi |
| Black Cap | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 4.4 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 32.2 miles south-southwest (bearing SSW) of Moat 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 (44.003°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 32.2 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Moat Brook track the nearby Pine Hill summit (0.5 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Moat Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pine Hill | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 0.5 mi |
| Swift River | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.4 mi |
| Redstone Ledge | Benches | Carroll County, NH | 1.7 mi |
| Red Eagle Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.7 mi |
| Red Eagle Pond | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 1.9 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Moat Brook located?
Moat Brook is in Carroll County, New Hampshire, approximately 32.2 miles south-southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS North Conway East topographic quadrangle.
How far is Moat Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 55 minutes, 32.2 miles south-southwest (bearing SSW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Moat Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Moat Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 872310 on the North Conway East quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Moat 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.