Phillips Brook — Streams 44.8 Miles SSW of Chapman Inn
Carroll County, New Hampshire · USGS Freedom Quadrangle · GNIS 869114
Within Carroll County, New Hampshire, on the USGS Freedom quadrangle, the stream known as Phillips Brook sits 44.8 miles south-southwest of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Carroll County, New Hampshire, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Phillips Brook as a stream on the Freedom topographic quadrangle (FIPS 33/003), under Feature ID 869114. Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 06/22/2021.
Coordinates & physical setting
Phillips Brook sits at 43.79299° N, 71.08908° W (DMS 43°47′35″ N, 71°05′21″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 43.78207° N, 71.08916° W (DMS 43°46′55″ N, 71°05′21″ 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 Phillips Brook itself. The ones closest to Phillips Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Leavitt Brook | Freedom | 0.5 mi |
| Square Brook | Freedom | 1.2 mi |
| Red Brook | Freedom | 1.6 mi |
| Cold Brook | Freedom | 1.7 mi |
| Stony Brook | Freedom | 1.8 mi |
| Lovering Brook | Freedom | 1.9 mi |
| Hodgedon Brook | Freedom | 2.4 mi |
| Shawtown Brook | Freedom | 2.6 mi |
| Pine River | Ossipee Lake | 2.9 mi |
| Chick Branch | Freedom | 2.9 mi |
Features on the USGS Freedom Quadrangle
The Freedom 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 43 catalogued natural features alongside Phillips Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leavitt Bay | Bays | Carroll County, NH | 0.3 mi |
| Leavitt Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 0.5 mi |
| Broad Bay | Bays | Carroll County, NH | 1.1 mi |
| Berry Bay | Bays | Carroll County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Square Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Berry Bay | Reservoirs | Carroll County, NH | 1.4 mi |
| Red Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.6 mi |
| Cold Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.7 mi |
| Duck Pond | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 1.7 mi |
| Stony Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.8 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing SSW out of Bethel for 44.8 miles (south-southwest) and you reach Phillips Brook; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 77 minutes.
Best time to visit
Best observed in late spring and early summer when flow is strong and banks are visible. At this latitude (43.793°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 44.8 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Phillips Brook track the nearby Leavitt Bay (0.3 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Phillips Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leavitt Bay | Bays | Carroll County, NH | 0.3 mi |
| Leavitt Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 0.5 mi |
| Broad Bay | Bays | Carroll County, NH | 1.1 mi |
| Berry Bay | Bays | Carroll County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Square Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.2 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Phillips Brook located?
Phillips Brook is in Carroll County, New Hampshire, approximately 44.8 miles south-southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Freedom topographic quadrangle.
How far is Phillips Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 77 minutes, 44.8 miles south-southwest (bearing SSW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Phillips Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Phillips Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 869114 on the Freedom quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Phillips 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.