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Shawtown Brook — Streams 42.9 Miles SSW of Chapman Inn
Carroll County, New Hampshire · USGS Freedom Quadrangle · GNIS 869889
42.9 miles south-southwest of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Freedom topographic quadrangle, Shawtown 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 Shawtown Brook in Carroll County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/003), classified as a stream in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 869889). Catalogued in GNIS since 08/27/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Shawtown Brook sits at 43.82785° N, 71.10812° W (DMS 43°49′40″ N, 71°06′29″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 43.84889° N, 71.12361° W (DMS 43°50′56″ N, 71°07′25″ 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 Shawtown Brook itself. The ones closest to Shawtown Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Stony Brook | Freedom | 0.8 mi |
| Cold Brook | Freedom | 0.9 mi |
| Blaisdell Brook | Freedom | 1.6 mi |
| Square Brook | Freedom | 1.9 mi |
| Phillips Brook | Freedom | 2.6 mi |
| Leavitt Brook | Freedom | 2.6 mi |
| Ferrin Brook | Freedom | 2.8 mi |
| West Branch | Ossipee Lake | 3 mi |
| Bearcamp River | Ossipee Lake | 3.2 mi |
| Red Brook | Freedom | 3.3 mi |
Features on the USGS Freedom Quadrangle
The Freedom 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 43 catalogued natural features alongside Shawtown Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shaw Pond | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 0.3 mi |
| Danforth Ponds | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 0.3 mi |
| Stony Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 0.8 mi |
| Cold Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 0.9 mi |
| Duck Pond | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 1.5 mi |
| Blazo Mountain | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 1.5 mi |
| Broad Bay | Bays | Carroll County, NH | 1.6 mi |
| Blaisdell Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.6 mi |
| Square Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.9 mi |
| Bald Ledge | Benches | Carroll County, NH | 2.1 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 42.9 miles south-southwest (bearing SSW) of Shawtown Brook. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 74 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 (43.828°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 42.9 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Shawtown Brook track the nearby Shaw Pond lake (0.3 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Shawtown Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shaw Pond | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 0.3 mi |
| Danforth Ponds | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 0.3 mi |
| Stony Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 0.8 mi |
| Cold Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 0.9 mi |
| Trout Pond | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 1.3 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Shawtown Brook located?
Shawtown Brook is in Carroll County, New Hampshire, approximately 42.9 miles south-southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Freedom topographic quadrangle.
How far is Shawtown Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 74 minutes, 42.9 miles south-southwest (bearing SSW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Shawtown Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Shawtown Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 869889 on the Freedom quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Shawtown 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.