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Paugus Brook — Streams 43.4 Miles SW of Chapman Inn
Carroll County, New Hampshire · USGS Mount Chocorua Quadrangle · GNIS 872463
43.4 miles southwest of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Mount Chocorua topographic quadrangle, Paugus Brook is a stream recorded in Carroll County, New Hampshire by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Mount Chocorua 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Paugus Brook in Carroll County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/003), classified as a stream in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 872463). Catalogued in GNIS since 08/27/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Paugus Brook sits at 43.89396° N, 71.29646° W (DMS 43°53′38″ N, 71°17′47″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 43.94639° N, 71.32361° W (DMS 43°56′47″ N, 71°19′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 Paugus Brook itself. The ones closest to Paugus Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Durrell Brook | Mount Chocorua | 0.9 mi |
| Sanborn Brook | Mount Chocorua | 1 mi |
| Wonalancet River | Mount Chocorua | 1 mi |
| Claybank Brook | Mount Chocorua | 1.9 mi |
| Whitin Brook | Mount Chocorua | 2.1 mi |
| Mill Brook | Tamworth | 2.2 mi |
| Hoag Brook | Tamworth | 2.5 mi |
| Stony Brook | Silver Lake | 3.1 mi |
| Blasde Brook | Tamworth | 3.3 mi |
| Kelly Brook | Mount Chocorua | 3.4 mi |
Features on the USGS Mount Chocorua Quadrangle
The Mount Chocorua 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 39 catalogued natural features alongside Paugus Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Durrell Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 0.9 mi |
| Sanborn Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1 mi |
| Wonalancet River | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1 mi |
| Great Hill | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| McDaniel Hill | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 1.4 mi |
| James Pond | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 1.7 mi |
| Claybank Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.9 mi |
| Great Hill Pond | Reservoirs | Carroll County, NH | 1.9 mi |
| Whitin Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 2.1 mi |
| Tilton Pond | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 2.6 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 43.4 miles southwest (bearing SW) of Paugus Brook. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 74 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 (43.894°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 43.4 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Paugus Brook track the nearby Durrell Brook stream (0.9 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Paugus Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Durrell Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 0.9 mi |
| Sanborn Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1 mi |
| Wonalancet River | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1 mi |
| Great Hill | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| McDaniel Hill | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 1.4 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Paugus Brook located?
Paugus Brook is in Carroll County, New Hampshire, approximately 43.4 miles southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Mount Chocorua topographic quadrangle.
How far is Paugus Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 74 minutes, 43.4 miles southwest (bearing SW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Paugus Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Paugus Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 872463 on the Mount Chocorua quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Paugus 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.