Red Brook — Streams 49.3 Miles SSW of Chapman Inn
Carroll County, New Hampshire · USGS Ossipee Quadrangle · GNIS 869469
49.3 miles south-southwest of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Ossipee 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 Ossipee 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 869469). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 06/22/2021.
Coordinates & physical setting
Red Brook sits at 43.72348° N, 71.08645° W (DMS 43°43′25″ N, 71°05′11″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 43.71518° N, 71.08989° W (DMS 43°42′55″ N, 71°05′24″ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Wilkinson Brook | Ossipee | 0.6 mi |
| Peavey Brook | Ossipee | 1.9 mi |
| Chick Branch | Freedom | 2.9 mi |
| Beech River | Ossipee Lake | 3.1 mi |
| Dan Hole River | Ossipee Lake | 3.5 mi |
| Red Brook | Freedom | 4.2 mi |
| Salmon Brook | Freedom | 4.2 mi |
| Folsom Brook | Ossipee Lake | 4.3 mi |
| Pine River | Ossipee Lake | 4.3 mi |
| Hobbs Brook | West Newfield | 4.7 mi |
Features on the USGS Ossipee Quadrangle
The Ossipee 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 6 catalogued natural features alongside Red Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wilkinson Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 0.6 mi |
| Hutchins Pond | Reservoirs | Carroll County, NH | 0.9 mi |
| Peavey Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.9 mi |
| Milliken Hill | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 1.9 mi |
| Rumney Hill | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 3.5 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 49.3 miles south-southwest (bearing SSW) of Red Brook. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 85 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 (43.723°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 49.3 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Red Brook track the nearby Wilkinson Brook stream (0.6 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Red Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wilkinson Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 0.6 mi |
| Hutchins Pond | Reservoirs | Carroll County, NH | 0.9 mi |
| Peavey Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.9 mi |
| Milliken Hill | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 1.9 mi |
| Welch Top | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 2.2 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Red Brook located?
Red Brook is in Carroll County, New Hampshire, approximately 49.3 miles south-southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Ossipee topographic quadrangle.
How far is Red Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 85 minutes, 49.3 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 869469 on the Ossipee 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.