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Shoal Pond Brook — Streams 39.0 Miles WSW of Chapman Inn
Grafton County, New Hampshire · USGS Mount Carrigain Quadrangle · GNIS 872659
Catalogued on the USGS Mount Carrigain quadrangle in Grafton County, New Hampshire, Shoal Pond Brook — a stream — lies 39.0 miles west-southwest of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 872659, Shoal Pond Brook is recorded as a stream on the USGS Mount Carrigain quadrangle in Grafton County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/009). Catalogued in GNIS since 08/27/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Shoal Pond Brook sits at 44.12118° N, 71.47008° W (DMS 44°07′16″ N, 71°28′12″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.16257° N, 71.45563° W (DMS 44°09′45″ N, 71°27′20″ W) — useful for anglers and paddlers tracing the upstream end.
Other streams in Grafton County, New Hampshire
Grafton County, NH contains 89 streams catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Shoal Pond Brook itself. The ones closest to Shoal Pond Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Carrigain Branch | Mount Carrigain | 0.2 mi |
| Norcross Brook | Mount Carrigain | 0.6 mi |
| Notch Brook | Mount Carrigain | 0.6 mi |
| Crystal Brook | Mount Carrigain | 1.1 mi |
| Anderson Brook | Mount Carrigain | 1.3 mi |
| North Fork East Branch Pemigewasset River | Mount Osceola | 1.8 mi |
| Jumping Brook | Crawford Notch | 2.2 mi |
| Whitewall Brook | Crawford Notch | 3.2 mi |
| Black Brook | Mount Osceola | 3.4 mi |
| Cedar Brook | Mount Osceola | 4.5 mi |
Features on the USGS Mount Carrigain Quadrangle
The Mount Carrigain 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 36 catalogued natural features alongside Shoal Pond Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carrigain Branch | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 0.2 mi |
| Norcross Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 0.6 mi |
| Notch Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 0.6 mi |
| Crystal Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 1.1 mi |
| Anderson Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Vose Spur | Ridges | Grafton County, NH | 2.2 mi |
| Mount Carrigain | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 2.2 mi |
| Carrigain Notch | Gaps | Grafton County, NH | 2.3 mi |
| Signal Ridge | Ridges | Grafton County, NH | 2.3 mi |
| Carrigain Pond | Lakes | Grafton County, NH | 2.4 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 67-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Shoal Pond Brook — 39.0 miles west-southwest as the crow flies, on compass bearing WSW.
Best time to visit
Best observed in late spring and early summer when flow is strong and banks are visible. At this latitude (44.121°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 39.0 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Shoal Pond Brook track the nearby Carrigain Branch stream (0.2 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Shoal Pond Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carrigain Branch | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 0.2 mi |
| Norcross Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 0.6 mi |
| Notch Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 0.6 mi |
| Crystal Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 1.1 mi |
| Anderson Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 1.3 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Shoal Pond Brook located?
Shoal Pond Brook is in Grafton County, New Hampshire, approximately 39.0 miles west-southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Mount Carrigain topographic quadrangle.
How far is Shoal Pond Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 67 minutes, 39.0 miles west-southwest (bearing WSW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Shoal Pond Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Shoal Pond Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 872659 on the Mount Carrigain quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Shoal Pond Brook?
Best observed in late spring and early summer when flow is strong and banks are visible.
How many other streams are in Grafton County, New Hampshire?
GNIS lists 88 other streams in Grafton County, New Hampshire.