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Nancy Brook — Streams 34.4 Miles SW of Chapman Inn
Carroll County, New Hampshire · USGS Bartlett Quadrangle · GNIS 872371
Catalogued on the USGS Bartlett quadrangle in Carroll County, New Hampshire, Nancy Brook — a stream — lies 34.4 miles southwest of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 872371, Nancy Brook is recorded as a stream on the USGS Bartlett quadrangle in Carroll County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/003). Catalogued in GNIS since 08/27/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Nancy Brook sits at 44.11285° N, 71.35285° W (DMS 44°06′46″ N, 71°21′10″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.11229° N, 71.40202° W (DMS 44°06′44″ N, 71°24′07″ 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 Nancy Brook itself. The ones closest to Nancy Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Halfway Brook | Bartlett | 0.9 mi |
| Davis Brook | Stairs Mountain | 1.7 mi |
| Bemis Brook | Stairs Mountain | 1.8 mi |
| Sawyer River | Bartlett | 1.9 mi |
| Sleeper Brook | Stairs Mountain | 2 mi |
| Stony Brook | Bartlett | 2.7 mi |
| Albany Brook | Bartlett | 3.7 mi |
| Webster Brook | Crawford Notch | 4.2 mi |
| Lower Stairs Brook | Stairs Mountain | 4.4 mi |
| Louisville Brook | Bartlett | 4.7 mi |
Features on the USGS Bartlett Quadrangle
The Bartlett 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 31 catalogued natural features alongside Nancy Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Halfway Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 0.9 mi |
| Mount Hope | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1 mi |
| Sawyer River | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.9 mi |
| Hart Ledge | Benches | Carroll County, NH | 2.1 mi |
| Stony Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 2.7 mi |
| Mount Parker | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 2.8 mi |
| Sawyer Rock | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 3.1 mi |
| Cave Mountain | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 3.4 mi |
| Albany Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 3.7 mi |
| Razor Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 3.9 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 59-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Nancy Brook — 34.4 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 (44.113°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 34.4 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Nancy Brook track the nearby Halfway Brook stream (0.9 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Nancy Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Halfway Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 0.9 mi |
| Mount Hope | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1 mi |
| Nancy Cascades | Waterfalls | Grafton County, NH | 1.4 mi |
| Davis Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.7 mi |
| Mount Saunders | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 1.8 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Nancy Brook located?
Nancy Brook is in Carroll County, New Hampshire, approximately 34.4 miles southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Bartlett topographic quadrangle.
How far is Nancy Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 59 minutes, 34.4 miles southwest (bearing SW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Nancy Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Nancy Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 872371 on the Bartlett quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Nancy 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.