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Pequawket Brook — Streams 34.8 Miles SSW of Chapman Inn
Carroll County, New Hampshire · USGS Silver Lake Quadrangle · GNIS 872483
Within Carroll County, New Hampshire, on the USGS Silver Lake quadrangle, the stream known as Pequawket Brook sits 34.8 miles south-southwest of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Carroll County, New Hampshire, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Pequawket Brook as a stream on the Silver Lake topographic quadrangle (FIPS 33/003), under Feature ID 872483. Catalogued in GNIS since 08/27/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Pequawket Brook sits at 43.97007° N, 71.14257° W (DMS 43°58′12″ N, 71°08′33″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 43.90972° N, 71.16944° W (DMS 43°54′35″ N, 71°10′10″ 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 Pequawket Brook itself. The ones closest to Pequawket Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Cream Brook | Silver Lake | 1.2 mi |
| Red Eagle Brook | Silver Lake | 1.2 mi |
| Swift Brook | Silver Lake | 1.3 mi |
| Swift River | Conway | 1.4 mi |
| Page Randall Brook | Conway | 1.5 mi |
| Grove Brook | Conway | 1.6 mi |
| Dry Brook | Silver Lake | 1.8 mi |
| Banfield Brook | Silver Lake | 2.5 mi |
| Allard Brook | Silver Lake | 2.5 mi |
| Moat Brook | North Conway East | 2.6 mi |
Features on the USGS Silver Lake Quadrangle
The Silver Lake 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 63 catalogued natural features alongside Pequawket Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pequawket Pond | Reservoirs | Carroll County, NH | 0.4 mi |
| Chase Hill | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 1 mi |
| Cream Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Red Eagle Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Upper Pequawket Pond | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Swift Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Bald Hill | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 1.4 mi |
| Tight Pond | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 1.5 mi |
| Oak Hill | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 1.6 mi |
| Ledge Pond | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 1.7 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing SSW out of Bethel for 34.8 miles (south-southwest) and you reach Pequawket Brook; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 60 minutes.
Best time to visit
Best observed in late spring and early summer when flow is strong and banks are visible. At this latitude (43.970°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 34.8 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Pequawket Brook track the nearby Pequawket Pond reservoir (0.4 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Pequawket Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pequawket Pond | Reservoirs | Carroll County, NH | 0.4 mi |
| Chase Hill | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 1 mi |
| Cream Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Red Eagle Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Upper Pequawket Pond | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 1.2 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Pequawket Brook located?
Pequawket Brook is in Carroll County, New Hampshire, approximately 34.8 miles south-southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Silver Lake topographic quadrangle.
How far is Pequawket Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 60 minutes, 34.8 miles south-southwest (bearing SSW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Pequawket Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Pequawket Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 872483 on the Silver Lake quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Pequawket 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.