Peavey Brook — Streams 48.5 Miles SSW of Chapman Inn
Carroll County, New Hampshire · USGS Ossipee Quadrangle · GNIS 869047
Catalogued on the USGS Ossipee quadrangle in Carroll County, New Hampshire, Peavey Brook — a stream — lies 48.5 miles south-southwest of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 869047, Peavey Brook is recorded as a stream on the USGS Ossipee quadrangle in Carroll County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/003). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 06/22/2021.
Coordinates & physical setting
Peavey Brook sits at 43.74231° N, 71.11434° W (DMS 43°44′32″ N, 71°06′52″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 43.72318° N, 71.09926° W (DMS 43°43′23″ N, 71°05′57″ 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 Peavey Brook itself. The ones closest to Peavey Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Chick Branch | Freedom | 1.1 mi |
| Beech River | Ossipee Lake | 1.2 mi |
| Dan Hole River | Ossipee Lake | 1.7 mi |
| Wilkinson Brook | Ossipee | 1.8 mi |
| Red Brook | Ossipee | 1.9 mi |
| Pine River | Ossipee Lake | 2.4 mi |
| Folsom Brook | Ossipee Lake | 2.5 mi |
| Red Brook | Freedom | 2.6 mi |
| Lovell River | Ossipee Lake | 3.5 mi |
| Phillips Brook | Freedom | 3.7 mi |
Features on the USGS Ossipee Quadrangle
The Ossipee 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 6 catalogued natural features alongside Peavey Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Milliken Hill | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 1.1 mi |
| Wilkinson Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.8 mi |
| Red Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.9 mi |
| Hutchins Pond | Reservoirs | Carroll County, NH | 2.6 mi |
| Rumney Hill | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 4.9 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 83-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Peavey Brook — 48.5 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 (43.742°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 48.5 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Peavey Brook track the nearby Milliken Hill summit (1.1 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Peavey Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Milliken Hill | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 1.1 mi |
| Chick Branch | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.1 mi |
| Beech River | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Dan Hole River | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.7 mi |
| Wilkinson Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.8 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Peavey Brook located?
Peavey Brook is in Carroll County, New Hampshire, approximately 48.5 miles south-southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Ossipee topographic quadrangle.
How far is Peavey Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 83 minutes, 48.5 miles south-southwest (bearing SSW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Peavey Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Peavey Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 869047 on the Ossipee quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Peavey 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.