Salmon Brook — Streams 46.5 Miles SSW of Chapman Inn
Carroll County, New Hampshire · USGS Freedom Quadrangle · GNIS 869749
Catalogued on the USGS Freedom quadrangle in Carroll County, New Hampshire, Salmon Brook — a stream — lies 46.5 miles south-southwest of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 869749, Salmon Brook is recorded as a stream on the USGS Freedom quadrangle in Carroll County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/003). Catalogued in GNIS since 08/27/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Salmon Brook sits at 43.75119° N, 71.01062° W (DMS 43°45′04″ N, 71°00′38″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 43.76417° N, 71.03167° W (DMS 43°45′51″ N, 71°01′54″ 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 Salmon Brook itself. The ones closest to Salmon Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hobbs Brook | West Newfield | 0.7 mi |
| Flanders Brook | Freedom | 2.7 mi |
| Mastin Brook | Freedom | 2.7 mi |
| Cold Brook | Freedom | 3 mi |
| Hodgedon Brook | Freedom | 3.6 mi |
| Wilkinson Brook | Ossipee | 3.8 mi |
| Lovering Brook | Freedom | 4 mi |
| Bennett Brook | Freedom | 4 mi |
| Red Brook | Ossipee | 4.2 mi |
| Leavitt Brook | Freedom | 4.6 mi |
Features on the USGS Freedom Quadrangle
The Freedom 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 43 catalogued natural features alongside Salmon Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woods Mountain | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 1.6 mi |
| Green Mountain | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 1.7 mi |
| Hanson Top | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 2.1 mi |
| Flanders Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 2.7 mi |
| Mastin Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 2.7 mi |
| Cold Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 3 mi |
| Davis Top | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 3 mi |
| Welch Top | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 3.4 mi |
| Loon Lake | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 3.6 mi |
| Hodgedon Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 3.6 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 80-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Salmon Brook — 46.5 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 (43.751°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 46.5 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Salmon Brook track the nearby Hobbs Brook stream (0.7 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Salmon Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hobbs Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 0.7 mi |
| Colcord Hill | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Rumney Hill | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 1.4 mi |
| Emerson Brook | Streams | York County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Woods Mountain | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 1.6 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Salmon Brook located?
Salmon Brook is in Carroll County, New Hampshire, approximately 46.5 miles south-southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Freedom topographic quadrangle.
How far is Salmon Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 80 minutes, 46.5 miles south-southwest (bearing SSW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Salmon Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Salmon Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 869749 on the Freedom quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Salmon 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.