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Sanborn Brook — Streams 43.3 Miles SW of Chapman Inn
Carroll County, New Hampshire · USGS Mount Chocorua Quadrangle · GNIS 872618
Within Carroll County, New Hampshire, on the USGS Mount Chocorua quadrangle, the stream known as Sanborn Brook sits 43.3 miles southwest of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Carroll County, New Hampshire, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Sanborn Brook as a stream on the Mount Chocorua topographic quadrangle (FIPS 33/003), under Feature ID 872618. Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 06/22/2021.
Coordinates & physical setting
Sanborn Brook sits at 43.90328° N, 71.31183° W (DMS 43°54′12″ N, 71°18′43″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 43.89284° N, 71.32954° W (DMS 43°53′34″ N, 71°19′46″ 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 Sanborn Brook itself. The ones closest to Sanborn Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Wonalancet River | Mount Chocorua | 0.1 mi |
| Paugus Brook | Mount Chocorua | 1 mi |
| Durrell Brook | Mount Chocorua | 1.2 mi |
| Claybank Brook | Mount Chocorua | 1.4 mi |
| Whitin Brook | Mount Chocorua | 1.6 mi |
| Mill Brook | Tamworth | 2.2 mi |
| Kelly Brook | Mount Chocorua | 2.4 mi |
| Hoag Brook | Tamworth | 2.9 mi |
| Tewksberry Brook | Mount Chocorua | 3.1 mi |
| Stony Brook | Silver Lake | 3.6 mi |
Features on the USGS Mount Chocorua Quadrangle
The Mount Chocorua 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 39 catalogued natural features alongside Sanborn Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wonalancet River | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 0.1 mi |
| Paugus Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1 mi |
| Durrell Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Claybank Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.4 mi |
| Great Hill Pond | Reservoirs | Carroll County, NH | 1.5 mi |
| Whitin Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.6 mi |
| Mount Mexico | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 1.6 mi |
| Tilton Pond | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 1.8 mi |
| Great Hill | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 1.9 mi |
| James Pond | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 2 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing SW out of Bethel for 43.3 miles (southwest) and you reach Sanborn Brook; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 74 minutes.
Best time to visit
Best observed in late spring and early summer when flow is strong and banks are visible. At this latitude (43.903°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 43.3 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Sanborn Brook track the nearby Wonalancet River stream (essentially adjacent) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Sanborn Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wonalancet River | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 0.1 mi |
| Paugus Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1 mi |
| Durrell Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Claybank Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.4 mi |
| Great Hill Pond | Reservoirs | Carroll County, NH | 1.5 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Sanborn Brook located?
Sanborn Brook is in Carroll County, New Hampshire, approximately 43.3 miles southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Mount Chocorua topographic quadrangle.
How far is Sanborn Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 74 minutes, 43.3 miles southwest (bearing SW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Sanborn Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Sanborn Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 872618 on the Mount Chocorua quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Sanborn 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.