Red Brook — Streams 46.1 Miles SSW of Chapman Inn
Carroll County, New Hampshire · USGS Freedom Quadrangle · GNIS 869463
46.1 miles south-southwest of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Freedom topographic quadrangle, Red Brook is a stream recorded in Carroll County, New Hampshire by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Freedom 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Red Brook in Carroll County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/003), classified as a stream in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 869463). Catalogued in GNIS since 08/27/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Red Brook sits at 43.78063° N, 71.11618° W (DMS 43°46′50″ N, 71°06′58″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 43.76417° N, 71.07889° W (DMS 43°45′51″ N, 71°04′44″ 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 Red Brook itself. The ones closest to Red Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Pine River | Ossipee Lake | 1.3 mi |
| Phillips Brook | Freedom | 1.6 mi |
| Chick Branch | Freedom | 1.6 mi |
| Beech River | Ossipee Lake | 1.7 mi |
| Lovell River | Ossipee Lake | 1.9 mi |
| Leavitt Brook | Freedom | 2.1 mi |
| Bearcamp River | Ossipee Lake | 2.4 mi |
| Cold Brook | Freedom | 2.4 mi |
| Stony Brook | Freedom | 2.6 mi |
| Square Brook | Freedom | 2.6 mi |
Features on the USGS Freedom Quadrangle
The Freedom 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 43 catalogued natural features alongside Red Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heath Pond | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 0.8 mi |
| Phillips Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.6 mi |
| Chick Branch | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.6 mi |
| Duck Pond | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 1.9 mi |
| Broad Bay | Bays | Carroll County, NH | 1.9 mi |
| Leavitt Bay | Bays | Carroll County, NH | 1.9 mi |
| Leavitt Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 2.1 mi |
| Cold Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 2.4 mi |
| Welch Top | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 2.6 mi |
| Stony Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 2.6 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 46.1 miles south-southwest (bearing SSW) of Red Brook. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 79 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 (43.781°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 46.1 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Red Brook track the nearby Heath Pond lake (0.8 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Red Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heath Pond | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 0.8 mi |
| Ossipee Lake | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 1.1 mi |
| Pine River | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Phillips Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.6 mi |
| Chick Branch | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.6 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Red Brook located?
Red Brook is in Carroll County, New Hampshire, approximately 46.1 miles south-southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Freedom topographic quadrangle.
How far is Red Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 79 minutes, 46.1 miles south-southwest (bearing SSW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Red Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Red Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 869463 on the Freedom quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Red 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.