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Red Eagle Brook — Streams 33.7 Miles SSW of Chapman Inn
Carroll County, New Hampshire · USGS Silver Lake Quadrangle · GNIS 872551
Catalogued on the USGS Silver Lake quadrangle in Carroll County, New Hampshire, Red Eagle Brook — a stream — lies 33.7 miles south-southwest of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 872551, Red Eagle Brook is recorded as a stream on the USGS Silver Lake quadrangle in Carroll County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/003). Catalogued in GNIS since 08/27/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Red Eagle Brook sits at 43.98757° N, 71.14257° W (DMS 43°59′15″ N, 71°08′33″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.01951° N, 71.18535° W (DMS 44°01′10″ N, 71°11′07″ 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 Eagle Brook itself. The ones closest to Red Eagle Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Swift River | Conway | 1.1 mi |
| Dry Brook | Silver Lake | 1.1 mi |
| Pequawket Brook | Silver Lake | 1.2 mi |
| Moat Brook | North Conway East | 1.7 mi |
| Page Randall Brook | Conway | 1.9 mi |
| Allard Brook | Silver Lake | 2.1 mi |
| Grove Brook | Conway | 2.2 mi |
| Swift Brook | Silver Lake | 2.3 mi |
| Cream Brook | Silver Lake | 2.3 mi |
| Hobbs Brook | Silver Lake | 3.6 mi |
Features on the USGS Silver Lake Quadrangle
The Silver Lake 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 63 catalogued natural features alongside Red Eagle Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Red Eagle Pond | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 0.7 mi |
| Chase Hill | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 1 mi |
| Dry Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.1 mi |
| Pequawket Pond | Reservoirs | Carroll County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Pequawket Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Bald Hill | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 1.5 mi |
| Allard Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 2.1 mi |
| Swift Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 2.3 mi |
| Cream Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 2.3 mi |
| Upper Pequawket Pond | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 2.4 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 58-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Red Eagle Brook — 33.7 miles south-southwest as the crow flies, on compass bearing SSW.
Best time to visit
Best observed in late spring and early summer when flow is strong and banks are visible. At this latitude (43.988°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 33.7 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Red Eagle Brook track the nearby Red Eagle Pond lake (0.7 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Red Eagle Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Red Eagle Pond | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 0.7 mi |
| Chase Hill | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 1 mi |
| Swift River | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.1 mi |
| Dry Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.1 mi |
| Pequawket Pond | Reservoirs | Carroll County, NH | 1.2 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Red Eagle Brook located?
Red Eagle Brook is in Carroll County, New Hampshire, approximately 33.7 miles south-southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Silver Lake topographic quadrangle.
How far is Red Eagle Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 58 minutes, 33.7 miles south-southwest (bearing SSW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Red Eagle Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Red Eagle Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 872551 on the Silver Lake quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Red Eagle 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.