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Nason Brook — Streams 41.3 Miles SSW of Chapman Inn
Carroll County, New Hampshire · USGS Freedom Quadrangle · GNIS 868680
41.3 miles south-southwest of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Freedom topographic quadrangle, Nason Brook is a stream recorded in Carroll County, New Hampshire by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Freedom 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Nason Brook in Carroll County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/003), classified as a stream in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 868680). Catalogued in GNIS since 08/27/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Nason Brook sits at 43.83257° N, 71.03035° W (DMS 43°49′57″ N, 71°01′49″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 43.83806° N, 71.00500° W (DMS 43°50′17″ N, 71°00′18″ 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 Nason Brook itself. The ones closest to Nason Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Moulton Brook | Freedom | 0.9 mi |
| Bennett Brook | Freedom | 1.7 mi |
| Hodgedon Brook | Freedom | 2.4 mi |
| Lovering Brook | Freedom | 2.5 mi |
| Square Brook | Freedom | 3 mi |
| Cold Brook | Freedom | 3 mi |
| Flanders Brook | Freedom | 3.1 mi |
| Mastin Brook | Freedom | 3.2 mi |
| Leavitt Brook | Freedom | 3.5 mi |
| Blaisdell Brook | Freedom | 3.5 mi |
Features on the USGS Freedom Quadrangle
The Freedom 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 43 catalogued natural features alongside Nason Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moulton Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 0.9 mi |
| Watson Hill | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 0.9 mi |
| Durgin Hill | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 1.5 mi |
| Youngs Hill | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 1.6 mi |
| Prospect Mountain | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 1.7 mi |
| Bennett Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.7 mi |
| Loon Lake | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 2.1 mi |
| Hodgedon Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 2.4 mi |
| Lovering Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 2.5 mi |
| Cragged Mountain | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 2.5 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 41.3 miles south-southwest (bearing SSW) of Nason Brook. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 71 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 (43.833°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 41.3 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Nason Brook track the nearby Moulton Brook stream (0.9 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Nason Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moulton Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 0.9 mi |
| Watson Hill | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 0.9 mi |
| Durgin Hill | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 1.5 mi |
| Youngs Hill | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 1.6 mi |
| Prospect Mountain | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 1.7 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Nason Brook located?
Nason Brook is in Carroll County, New Hampshire, approximately 41.3 miles south-southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Freedom topographic quadrangle.
How far is Nason Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 71 minutes, 41.3 miles south-southwest (bearing SSW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Nason Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Nason Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 868680 on the Freedom quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Nason 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.