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Pond Brook — Streams 39.6 Miles SW of Chapman Inn
Carroll County, New Hampshire · USGS Bartlett Quadrangle · GNIS 872516
Within Carroll County, New Hampshire, on the USGS Bartlett quadrangle, the stream known as Pond Brook sits 39.6 miles southwest of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “stream in Carroll County, New Hampshire, United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Carroll County, New Hampshire, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Pond Brook as a stream on the Bartlett topographic quadrangle (FIPS 33/003), under Feature ID 872516. Catalogued in GNIS since 08/27/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Pond Brook sits at 44.00229° N, 71.35730° W (DMS 44°00′08″ N, 71°21′26″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.03062° N, 71.39424° W (DMS 44°01′50″ N, 71°23′39″ 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 Pond Brook itself. The ones closest to Pond Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| White Brook | Mount Chocorua | 0.5 mi |
| Oliveran Brook | Mount Chocorua | 0.7 mi |
| Downes Brook | Mount Chocorua | 0.7 mi |
| Rob Brook | Bartlett | 1.2 mi |
| Douglas Brook | Mount Chocorua | 1.8 mi |
| Currier Brook | Mount Chocorua | 2.2 mi |
| Twin Brook | Mount Chocorua | 2.9 mi |
| Champney Brook | Mount Chocorua | 3.3 mi |
| Steam Mill Brook | Mount Chocorua | 3.9 mi |
| Cilley Brook | Bartlett | 4 mi |
Features on the USGS Bartlett Quadrangle
The Bartlett 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 31 catalogued natural features alongside Pond Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rob Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Birch Hill | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Owls Cliff | Cliffs | Carroll County, NH | 2.9 mi |
| Bear Mountain | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 3.4 mi |
| Mount Tremont | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 3.5 mi |
| Bear Notch | Gaps | Carroll County, NH | 3.5 mi |
| Bartlett Haystack | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 3.8 mi |
| Falls Pond | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 3.8 mi |
| Albany Intervale | Valleys | Carroll County, NH | 3.9 mi |
| Cilley Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 4 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing SW out of Bethel for 39.6 miles (southwest) and you reach Pond Brook; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 68 minutes.
Best time to visit
Best observed in late spring and early summer when flow is strong and banks are visible. At this latitude (44.002°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 39.6 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Pond Brook track the nearby White Brook stream (0.5 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Pond Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| White Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 0.5 mi |
| Oliveran Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 0.7 mi |
| Downes Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 0.7 mi |
| Rob Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Birch Hill | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 1.2 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Pond Brook located?
Pond Brook is in Carroll County, New Hampshire, approximately 39.6 miles southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Bartlett topographic quadrangle.
How far is Pond Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 68 minutes, 39.6 miles southwest (bearing SW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Pond Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Pond Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 872516 on the Bartlett quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Pond 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.
Wikidata: Q35256393.