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Moulton Brook — Streams 42.2 Miles SSW of Chapman Inn
Carroll County, New Hampshire · USGS Freedom Quadrangle · GNIS 868576
Catalogued on the USGS Freedom quadrangle in Carroll County, New Hampshire, Moulton Brook — a stream — lies 42.2 miles south-southwest of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 868576, Moulton Brook is recorded as a stream on the USGS Freedom quadrangle in Carroll County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/003). Catalogued in GNIS since 08/27/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Moulton Brook sits at 43.82063° N, 71.03562° W (DMS 43°49′14″ N, 71°02′08″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 43.83194° N, 71.05444° W (DMS 43°49′55″ N, 71°03′16″ 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 Moulton Brook itself. The ones closest to Moulton Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Nason Brook | Freedom | 0.9 mi |
| Bennett Brook | Freedom | 1 mi |
| Hodgedon Brook | Freedom | 1.5 mi |
| Lovering Brook | Freedom | 1.6 mi |
| Flanders Brook | Freedom | 2.3 mi |
| Square Brook | Freedom | 2.4 mi |
| Cold Brook | Freedom | 2.5 mi |
| Mastin Brook | Freedom | 2.6 mi |
| Leavitt Brook | Freedom | 2.7 mi |
| Phillips Brook | Freedom | 3.3 mi |
Features on the USGS Freedom Quadrangle
The Freedom 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 43 catalogued natural features alongside Moulton Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nason Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 0.9 mi |
| Bennett Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1 mi |
| Watson Hill | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Loon Lake | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 1.4 mi |
| Hodgedon Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.5 mi |
| Lovering Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.6 mi |
| Prospect Mountain | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 1.7 mi |
| Berry Bay | Bays | Carroll County, NH | 2.1 mi |
| Berry Bay | Reservoirs | Carroll County, NH | 2.2 mi |
| Durgin Hill | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 2.2 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 72-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Moulton Brook — 42.2 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 (43.821°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 42.2 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Moulton Brook track the nearby Nason Brook stream (0.9 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Moulton Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nason Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 0.9 mi |
| Bennett Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1 mi |
| Watson Hill | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Loon Lake | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 1.4 mi |
| Hodgedon Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.5 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Moulton Brook located?
Moulton Brook is in Carroll County, New Hampshire, approximately 42.2 miles south-southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Freedom topographic quadrangle.
How far is Moulton Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 72 minutes, 42.2 miles south-southwest (bearing SSW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Moulton Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Moulton Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 868576 on the Freedom quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Moulton 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.